\Former Las Vegas Raiders' linebacker Chandler Jones has an opportunity to avoid a jail sentence, stemming from a domestic violence case. The Raiders' released Jones in September, following the arrest.
Las Vegas Justice Court records state Jones received a suspended 90-day jail sentence on June 17. It will allow him to avoid jail time if he stays out of trouble and has no contact with his victim, except for Family Court orders. Jones entered a plea of no contest, leading to the dismissal of one domestic violence charge, according to court records.
Before receiving the interim sentence, Jones entered a nolo contendere plea, or a no contest plea, that resulted in one of his domestic violence charges being dismissed, court records show. The second charge will be dismissed if Jones complies with the condition to stay out of trouble through Dec. 17.
The charges against Jones came in connection with his September arrest. The Metropolitan Police Department said he violated a temporary protection order from the mother of his son. In the report, police said Jones got naked and burned the woman’s belongings that he took from her backyard, including a recycling bin, pool net and dog toys.
Former Raiders' LB Chandler Jones enduring a fall from spotlight
Jones entered the NFL in 2012 and established himself as one of the top defenders in the league. In 2019, things came together in a flourish. He finished with 19 sacks, 53 tackles and a league-leading eight forced fumbles.
However, injury cut short his 2020 season. And he appeared in only five games. He had 10.5 sacks in 2021, still ranking among the game's best pass rushers. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler listed him as the fifth-best edge rusher heading into the 2021 season.
Jones ranked in the top three of the AP defensive player of the year award, finishing second in 2019 and third in 2017. The production stayed strong in 2022 with Jones totaling 10.5 sacks and 26 quarterback hits. Also, he added 41 tackles, including 12 for loss.
Jones decided to sign with the Raiders in 2022. He told @Schultz_Report, “I thought, ‘okay, here’s an opportunity to play with a young superstar in Maxx Crosby.’ I thought that would be really special. He’s a transcendent young player and I think pairing up with him would make it very difficult for teams to game plan us.”
But things didn't pan out with the Raiders. He totaled only 4.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits in 15 games. And then he didn't make it to the field in 2023 before being released.
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