The Cincinnati Bengals will be without one of their top defenders for their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
Jones was charged with misdemeanor assault, disorderly conduct, and obstructing official business from a January arrest. A felony charge for harassment with a bodily substance was dropped in March.
The NFL explained in a statement to Jones that the “extensive video documentation of the tone, tenor and nature of your interactions with law enforcement at the site of your arrest, during transportation to the jail, and during the booking process. As you acknowledged, your post-arrest words and actions reflected poorly on you and your family, the Cincinnati Bengals football club, and the NFL. While it is our understanding that appropriate apologies have been publicly extended, they do not completely negate your behavior and admission of culpability for the underlying conduct.”
It’s not Jones’ first suspension. He missed the entire 2007 season and part of the 2008 season for other off-the-field issues. He’s been arrested a total of 10 times since being drafted 12 years ago.
The 33-year-old is eligible to participate during training camp, which opens on July 27, and all preseason games and can return to the active roster on Monday, September 11.
Jones has been one of Cincinnati’s consistent presences on defense. The cornerback has missed just two games for the Bengals in the last five seasons and is expected to start alongside Dre Kirkpatrick in the secondary upon his return.
You can watch the arrest video on this link courtesy of TMZ Sports
