Chris Jones still hopes to sign a new long-term deal with the Kansas City Chiefs and says he's ready to play as soon as Thursday night against the Detroit Lions.

Jones spoke to reporters while attending a team charity event at the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City. 

The defensive lineman declined to discuss specific details about his contract stalemate with the Chiefs but said he is simply "asking for a raise" and emphasized that he does not want to be a distraction to his teammates.

"I can't really talk about it," Jones said when asked about the negotiations. "Hopefully it gets worked out.

"It's always been my goal to be a Kansas City Chief for life. I've said that multiple times on social media platforms, from interviews -- and they know where my position is at. Hopefully we can get something worked out for the long term."