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“Don’t Argue With the Refs”: Chris Jones Sends Clear Message to Ashton Gillotte Over Roughing Up Justin Herbert

During the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, defensive end Ashton Gillotte took two hits on quarterback Justin Herbert. But one of them resulted in a penalty of roughing the passer and resulted in a…

By Hetal Moleshri · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:52 PM

Key Things to Know

Chris Jones advised Ashton Gillotte to avoid arguing with officials after a controversial roughing the passer call.
Jones claimed Justin Herbert flopped on the play and suggested the NFL adopt review rules against flopping.
CBS analyst Gene Steratore disagreed with the penalty, stating Gillotte attempted to pull up.

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones advised rookie teammate Ashton Gillotte not to argue with officials following a controversial roughing the passer penalty against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Gillotte was flagged during Kansas City's 22-6 victory in Week 6, despite replays showing him attempting to pull up after Herbert released a pass that was intercepted by Christian Roland-Wallace.

Jones claimed Herbert flopped on the play and suggested the NFL should adopt review mechanisms similar to the NBA to penalize quarterback flopping. Former NFL referee Gene Steratore also questioned the penalty on the broadcast. Jones was later flagged for roughing the passer himself on Herbert during the fourth quarter.

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