A successful team like that Kansas City Chiefs consists of a solid and uniform squad. This is the case Chris Jones and his former teammates who will now play against him New Orleans Saints in week 5 of 2024 NFL.

The Saints will travel to Missouri to play at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night and their roster includes several players who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, including Super Bowl winners. Jones showed that he doesn't forget them and dedicated a few words to them.

“It's nice to face your former teammates, with whom you played together and achieved so much. But it is also a challenge. We want to make sure we get a win. We're looking forward to it and maybe we can talk after the game,” Defensive tackle Jones warned his former teammates now at Saints.

The former Mississippi State Bulldogs has a special memory of his former Chiefs teammate Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders. “I will call him and ask if he can give me insight into his involvement in the crime. He's a good boy. We became close friends during his time in Kansas City and I wish him nothing but success how he progresses in this league. He will be my opponent on Monday,” Jones explained.

Former Kansas City Chiefs boss Khalen Saunders leaves the field during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs defeated the Cardinals 44-21.

Which New Orleans Saints players shared a team with Chris Jones on the Chiefs?

In addition to defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who is a close friend of Jones, The Saints have three other former Chiefs on their roster: Linebacker Willie Gay, defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon and safety Tyrann Mathieu.

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What's next for the Kansas City Chiefs?

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to extend their unbeaten streak into the 2024 NFL regular season. They, along with the Minnesota Vikings, are the only two teams to start 4-0. Here are their next five games.

• Week 5 – Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints (July 10)
• Week 6 – Kansas City Chiefs at the San Francisco 49ers (October 20)
• Week 7 – Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders (October 27)
• Week 8 – Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11/4)
• Week 9 – Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (10/11)

Ignacio Cairola is a bilingual sports journalist and author fluent in English and Spanish. He joined Bolavip US in September 2024, where he specializes in breaking news and live coverage of major championships such as the NBA, NFL, MLS, MLB and College Football, as well as global competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and Premier League. Ignacio studied sports journalism at ETER and has a degree in audiovisual communications from the Universidad Nacional de San Martín in Argentina. He brings extensive experience in writing and creating multiplatform content, having worked for media publishers and managed social media for international brands such as Adidas. Ignacio is a versatile communicator and has a deep passion for storytelling.