New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones landed in trouble Friday when he was arrested at Logan Airport in Boston after two weapons were found inside his carry-on luggage, Massachusetts State Police said.
Jones faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a high-capacity feeding device and possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card, police said. To make matters worse, an old tweet from Jones appeared to slam NBA star Ja Morant over his own gun issues earlier this year.
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New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones speaks to the media during training camp on July 30, 2022 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
«@JaMorant dummy… you’re letting social media and your pride ruin your real money. Guns down and make that money go up. Have one of your friends sign up for security or concealed carry if you feel like you need it so bad . . . but you, the breadwinner, have to start acting like one…» the tweet read.
Morant was suspended for 25 games after he was seen on Instagram Live video displaying a gun just months after he was seen with one at a Denver nightclub. Morant was briefly absent from the team, returning in time for the playoffs.
Jones, 25, had been planning to travel to Arizona when police were called to the Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint in Terminal B around 5:30 p.m. when the firearms were allegedly found.
Jack Jones of the New England Patriots celebrates an incompletion during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
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He was booked into the State Police Logan Airport Barracks and his bond was set at $50,000.
«We have been notified that Jack Jones was arrested at Logan Airport today,» the team’s statement on the matter read. «We are in the process of gathering more information and will not comment further at this time.»
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Jack Jones of the New England Patriots reacts after a tackle during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Jones is ready to enter his second year as a cornerback for the Patriots. He had two interceptions in 13 games in 2022.
Associated Press contributed to this report.