New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones was arrested Friday night at a TSA check point at Boston Logan International Airport after two firearms were discovered in his carry-on luggage, according to Massachusetts State Police. The guns were found around 5:30 p.m., per the TSA, which led to police being called to the security area.
The former Arizona State Sun Devil is being charged with two counts of a concealed weapon in a secure area of an airport, possession of ammunition without a Firearm Identification Card, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm and possession of a large-capacity feeding device. He was reportedly traveling from Boston to Arizona.
On Tuesday, Jones was arraigned in East Boston Municipal Court. He pleaded not guilty and posted $30,000 bail. He is due back in court Aug. 18 for a probable cause hearing.
"He had no intention of bringing any guns into Logan Airport that day. He had no intention of bringing any guns on to an airport that day," Jones' attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, said on Tuesday, (via ESPN). "I expect the evidence is going to show that he had no knowledge of what was going on."
The defensive back was set to enter his second NFL season after being selected 121st overall in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He totaled two interceptions, including a pick-six of future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, in a 27-24 overtime loss at the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 of the 2022 season.
This specific legal issue comes as surprising considering Jones had pointed criticism for Memphis Grizzlies All-Star point guard Ja Morant about a month ago after his cavalier behavior with guns ended up landing him a second suspension from the NBA.
@JaMorant dumb.. you letting social media and yo pride ruin yo real money. Put them guns down and run that money up. Make one of yo homies sign up for security or concealed carry if you feel like you need it that bad.. but you the bread winner you gotta start acting like it..
— Jack Jones🏄🏽♂️ (@presidentjacc) May 15, 2023
