The Kansas City Chiefs ‘ defensive line depth has been a well-known concern this season. Even star Chris Jones hasn’t had his usual dominant impact, and the rotational players haven’t provided consistent production. So, when news broke that the Jacksonville Jaguars released a familiar face, Jones wasted absolutely no time putting out the call to his and Patrick Mahomes’ former teammate.

“Gotta get my brother back… Hopefully, he’s one of those guys that we can get back in the system,” he said.

While it wasn’t an outright demand, Jones was surely looking forward to a possible reunion. Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders isn’t just a familiar face. He’s won two Super Bowls with Jones and the Chiefs between 2019 and 2022.

Saunders was originally a third-round pick by the Chiefs in 2019

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