Steelers Legendary Linebacker Feels Honored and Emotional After Being Named to the 2025 Hall of Honor

When the game’s on the line, every step and every second matters. But on Monday night in Jacksonville, one brief hesitation from Chris Jones set the internet ablaze. With less than 30 seconds left, down 28–24, Trevor Lawrence tripped over his own lineman, hit the turf — and looked done. But instead of staying down, he sprang up, shrugged off a defender, and dove into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. Standing just feet away was Chris Jones, the Chiefs’ three-time All-Pro defensive anchor. Yet instead of lunging, diving, or finishing the play… he appeared to pause. To walk. To just watch. The replay went viral. Social media exploded with outrage. One fan fumed: “The hell you doing walking w/ the game on the line?!?!” Another posted bluntly: “Can’t call this dude the best DT in football anymore.” Within hours, fans noticed Jones had deleted both his Twitter and Instagram, vanishing amid the storm. Even former players joined in. Aqib Talib fired off the now-viral post comparing him to Aaron Donald — “@AaronDonald97 would NEVER!” — a stinging critique for any defensive star. After the game, Jones said, “I thought multiple times we had him.” But championship defenses don’t assume a play is over — they finish it. Lawrence didn’t stop. He got back up and made the moment his own. For Jones, it was a rare lapse — not of skill, but of instinct. A second’s hesitation that became a symbol of everything NFL players are trained to avoid: stopping short when the stakes are highest. The Chiefs will move forward. Jones will, too.But that frozen moment at the goal line now lives rent-free in fans’ minds — a haunting reminder that in football, there’s no pause button when glory’s within reach.Do you think Chris Jones deserves the backlash — or was it just a chaotic moment gone wrong? Drop your thoughts below and stay tuned for daily NFL updates!👉 [SHOP NOW]