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Chris Jones Refuses to Swap Jerseys with Russell Wilson After Chiefs’ SNF Win

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After the Kansas City Chiefs’ 22–9 victory over the New York Giants in Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium, defensive star Chris Jones drew attention by publicly refusing to swap jerseys with quarterback Russell Wilson.

In his postgame interview, when asked whether he wanted to exchange jerseys with Wilson, Jones bluntly replied: “I don’t even want it (Russell Wilson’s jersey). It’s all good, I don’t want it. Over time you kind of understand that… nah, I don’t even want it anymore.” The move immediately sparked debate on social media, as postgame jersey swaps are typically seen as a gesture of mutual respect between NFL stars.

On the field, the Chiefs’ defense—led by Jones—stifled the Giants’ offense. Wilson, who took over as the team’s QB1 this season, completed just 18 of 32 passes for 160 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, dropping the Giants to 0–3. On the other side, Patrick Mahomes went 22-of-37 for 224 yards and one third-quarter touchdown, enough for Kansas City to control the second half. Jones added a sack, further validating the five-year, $158.75 million contract he signed in March 2024.

The jersey-swap refusal pushed the postgame conversation in an unusual direction—from Xs and Os to sportsmanship. Some argue that the lopsided result and Wilson’s underwhelming stat line made Jones’s remarks feel especially sharp; others see it as a personal choice—a strong message that doesn’t violate any rules.

The Giants have not commented on Jones’s remarks. Wilson also declined to address the jersey-swap story directly, choosing instead to focus on improving the passing game at intermediate and deep levels and limiting turnovers. For Kansas City, the road win bolsters early-season momentum; for New York, the pressure mounts with a tougher schedule ahead.

Whichever way it’s viewed, Chris Jones’s decision became the media flashpoint of SNF—a reminder that in the NFL, messages sent after the final whistle can carry as much weight as the plays themselves.

 

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