Update 10/25/2023 4:20pm:
Bodycam footage of Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones' recent arrest has been released after he was locked up for violating a domestic violence protection order last month.
In the video, Jones told the officers, "I'm sorry about this. The reason why I'm here is because I was taking out her trash, and I was just dropping off the dumpster in the backseat. No problem."
While he seemed calm at first, Jones appeared to get agitated when the officers tried to place him in the back of a squad car. He told the officers, "Look at me. I'm 6'5. I'm a professional athlete, bro. I have 112 sacks -- I play for the Raiders."
Jones later asked, "Sir, can you take me to jail, sir? Because I'll make louder noises, and make a sheriff come out here. Take me to jail now, or I'll make louder noises." Jones then started screaming, "Sir! Oh my God! I need help! Help! Give him the key!"
Original 09/30/2023 7:17am:
Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly violating a protective order. The details of the incident and the protective order are unknown. Jones was taken into custody without incident and has an initial court date set for December 4.
This arrest follows a series of troubling social media posts by Jones, who has been away from the team all season. In these posts, he expressed discontent with the Raiders organization and accused team officials. The NFL and the Raiders issued statements expressing concern for Jones and emphasizing that they are closely monitoring the situation.
The NFL issued a brief statement on Friday. "We have been closely monitoring the matter and have been in constant communication with the Raiders." Followed by the Raiders who stated: "The Raiders are hopeful that Chandler Jones receives the care that he needs," the team said. "He, his family and all those involved are in our thoughts. As this is now a legal matter, we will not be providing further comment."
