The Kansas City Chiefs’ Chris Jones wants to pay for the $1.5 million chicken wing theft.

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player, is making news off the field with an intriguing offer: he’s willing to pay $1.5 million to free an Illinois school worker who was convicted of stealing chicken wings. Vera Lidell, the former Director of Food Services for Harvey School District in Dolton, Illinois,

is currently serving a nine-year jail sentence for her involvement in a huge food theft operation that has horrified the internet. Lidell, 68, masterminded a plot in which she reportedly stole a whopping $1.5 million worth of food, principally chicken wings, overAn audit

eventually found the gap, revealing that the district was hundreds of thousands of dollars over budget only halfway through the year. The unexpected revelation resulted in Lidell’s arrest on many charges, including forgery, criminal theft, and running a

financial crime operation. The unusual nature of the incident has already gone viral, with many wondering, “How do you steal $1.5 million in chicken wings?” Enter Chris Jones. The Chiefs defensive end, known for making huge plays on the field, is now making big

moves off of it. Jones, who recently signed a $158 million contract extension, reportedly offered to pay the $1.5 million Lidell stole in the hopes of reducing or eliminating her prison sentence. “I’ll pay for the wings she stole.