LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders have released defensive end Chandler Jones after a turbulent week involving his arrest and multiple social media posts aimed at the team.
According to ESPN NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter, a league source claimed the Raiders would be releasing Jones after he was arrested by Metro police for violating a domestic violence protective order on Friday. Court records show Jones posted bail and was released after being booked at Clark County Detention Center.
Jones' name appeared on the Raiders' Waiver Wire, and the team would officially confirm the transaction in a post on X.
We have signed LB Kana’i Mauga to the active roster, placed LB Curtis Bolton on the Reserve/Injured list, and released DE Chandler Jones.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 30, 2023
Additionally, we have activated CB Tyler Hall and LB Malik Reed from the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/E1UMkvA2Gc
Jones has been away from the Raiders since Labor Day weekend and was placed on the team's non-football injury list on Sept. 20.
This news comes after Jones made several erratic social media posts during the week aimed at Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels and the team's owner Mark Davis. He also claimed that he was "held against his will" by Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
Following his arrest on Friday, the Raiders released a statement on Jones, stating that the team is "hopeful that Chandler Jones receives the care that he needs."
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 29, 2023
Jones is due in court for a status check hearing on Monday, Dec. 4.
