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The Las Vegas Raiders decided to move on and release defensive end Chandler Jones, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Jones was arrested on Friday for allegedly violating a domestic violence temporary protective order.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 30, 2023
The 33-year-old player had been absent from the Raiders pretty much the entire regular season during which he posted a series of messages on social media targeting the team, owner Mark Davis, coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler.
The team placed Jones on the non-football injury/illness list on September 20.
Jones now faces legal proceedings, with a court date set for December 4.
The Raiders are subject to approximately $12 million in dead money against the salary cap for both 2023 and 2024 after Jones’ release.
Hopefully Chandler Jones finds help soon, the details of his arrest are concerning.