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Chandler Jones was arrested in Las Vegas on Thursday night, a day after the Raiders star’s bizarre social media allegations and behavior.
The Las Vegas defensive end was booked into Clark County Detention Center on two charges of violating a domestic violence protective order.
On Thursday, the Super Bowl champion took to social media, crying in a livestream and baselessly implicating Raiders coach Josh McDaniels — the former Patriots offensive coordinator — in the death of Jones’ ex-New England teammate Aaron Hernandez.
Hernandez took his own life in prison on April 19, 2017.
The accusation came after Jones tweeted he was forced into a mental hospital and injected with medication he did not want to take.
Jones remains in police custody as of Friday afternoon on $15,000 bond, though he is expected to be released later in the day.
The 33 year-old is slated for a Dec. 4 court date for the incident.
“The Raiders are hopeful that Chandler Jones receives the care that he needs,” the team said in a statement. “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.”
During his Friday availability, McDaniels declined comment when asked for an update on Jones, saying he “wasn’t up to speed on everything.” He said nothing has changed on the coaching staff’s end.
“I care for all of them,” McDaniels said of his players. “I think we all do. We want the best for all of our players, former players, etc. So, that will never change. That part is going to be there now and forever for all the guys we’ve coached and got an opportunity to know and work with. So, just kind of take it as it comes here as we’re going through this, and we continue to try to do the best we can. Like I said, there’s not much we can do other than that.”
Thursday’s live stream video purportedly was shot outside Jones’ Vegas home.
“I’m very sane,” he said. “I just want to play for the Raiders.”
He also made claims regarding former Cardinals teammate Larry Fitzgerald in the 25-minute video.
“I think it’s these owners,” Jones said. “I don’t know what’s going on. Larry, whatever s–t he got going on, he’s being controlled by somebody. And I think whenever n—-s retire — Larry, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant — whenever they retire from what they are doing, something happens to them somehow.”
He also claimed players were being injected with fluoride and that CTE “doesn’t exist.”
Earlier this month, Jones complained about not getting access to the Raiders’ gym.
Jones is a two-time All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler in his 11-season NFL career, though he has not played a game this season.
He is the youngest brother of UFC star Jon Jones.
— With AP
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