Weapons Charges Dropped Against Patriots CB Jack Jones

PublishedSeptember 6, 2023 1:27 AM EDT|UpdatedSeptember 6, 2023 1:27 AM EDT

New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones got a slap-on-the-wrist deal for his June arrest over carrying two loaded firearms.

Airport security at Boston's Logan Airport discovered two firearms, plus ammunition, in Jones' carry-on bag.

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Jones faced two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a large-capacity magazine and possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card. Jones additionally faced an airport security violation charge.

New England Patriot player Jack Jones leaves East Boston Municipal Court with his attorney Rosemary Scapicchio after he was arraigned on gun charges in East Boston (Photo by Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) (Tuesday,June 20, 2023). on the Boston Common on Tuesday, in East Boston, MA. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald) June 20, 2023

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 24: Jack Jones #13 of the New England Patriots reacts after a tackle during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office dropped all weapons charges on Jones after reaching the settlement at Boston Municipal court on Tuesday.

The Patriots CB will serve one year of probation and complete 48 hours of community service.

Prosecutors announced the following decision: "It cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Jones had knowledge that he possessed the firearms in his bag at the time of the incident."

Jones was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He totaled 20 tackles and two interceptions last season.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 09: Jack Jones #13 of the New England Patriots celebrates after an interception during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Gillette Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images)