Zay Jones arrested after incident with mother of Jaguars receiver's child. Here's what we know
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones has been released from jail after his arrest Monday, Nov. 13, on a domestic battery charge.
Jones, 28, was booked into the Jacksonville jail on Monday evening and appeared in court Tuesday.
According to the arrest report provided to The Florida Times-Union by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, a woman was visiting Jones on Monday afternoon when the two got into an argument. She indicated to police that Jones was upset she was taking their child back to Orlando.
Jones has been a member of the Jaguars since 2022 when he set career highs in catches and receiving yards. He has not played this season since the Jags' London game against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 8 because of a lingering knee injury.
Here's what we know about Jones, the charge and what's next.
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Who is Zay Jones?
Zay Jones, whose full name is Josiah Avery Jones, is a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills out of East Carolina University. Jones holds the NCAA Division I record for career receptions (399) and single-season receptions (158 in 2016).
Jones spent two full seasons with Josh Allen and the Bills before being traded to the Las Vegas (then Oakland) Raiders in 2019. After two more seasons, he signed with the Jaguars in 2022. He had his most successful season in his first year with Trevor Lawrence and the Jags, bringing in 82 catches for 823 yards and five touchdowns.
Over his seven-year career, Jones has 261 receptions for 2,785 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also has eight carries for 24 yards.
What happened to Zay Jones?
On Monday evening, Nov. 13, Jones was arrested without incident by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. He was charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm.
According to the arrest report, a woman came to Jones' condo on San Pablo Road. She said she and Jones got into an argument because she was taking their child back to Orlando, where she lives.
The Sheriff's Office report indicates the officer saw small scratches on the woman's neck that were consistent with marks from a fingernail.
Jones was booked just after 6 p.m. Monday, and his bail was set at $2,503. He was released Tuesday. Jones has hired prominent Jacksonville attorney Hank Coxe to represent him.
Who is Zay Jones' wife? Who is Zay Jones' girlfriend?
The woman in the incident was named in the Sheriff's Office report, but the Times-Union does not routinely identify potential victims of domestic abuse.
What is domestic battery?
Domestic violence battery under Florida law is a first-degree misdemeanor. It is defined as any unlawful touching of a person classified as a family or household member.
If convicted, the penalty is up to a year in prison or probation and a $1,000 fine.
What did the Jaguars say about Zay Jones arrest?
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The Jaguars released a statement after Jones' arrest. "We are aware of the situation and are in the midst of gathering information. We will have no further comment at this time," the statement read.
What is the Zay Jones hotel video? What was the incident with Cayleb Jones?
In March 2018, Jones was arrested after a bizarre incident in which he was naked in a fight at a Los Angeles apartment complex with his brother, Cayleb Jones, who was then a receiver for the Minnesota Vikings.
TMZ released video of the fight in which Zay Jones can be heard yelling, "I'm going to fight for Jesus." According to TMZ, his brother was trying to stop him from jumping out of a 30th-story window.
Zay Jones was charged with felony vandalism, though the charge was later dropped. "I could've lost my life, so I'm just grateful to be here," Jones said in August 2018.
What is Zay Jones' injury?
Jones has been dealing with a knee injury for most of the 2023 season. He has played in just three games through Week 10 of the Jaguars' season, and he has not played since making three catches and a touchdown in the Jaguars' win over the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 8.
How much is Zay Jones' contract?
Jones signed a three-year deal as a free agent with the Jaguars on March 14, 2022, worth $24 million, including $14 million guaranteed. He is signed with the Jaguars through the 2024-25 season.
How many teams has Zay Jones played for?
Jones has played for three NFL teams:
Buffalo Bills (2017-19)
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2019-21)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2022-present)
What happens next?
Jones is scheduled to be arraigned at Duval County Courthouse on Dec. 6.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Jaguars player arrested: What we know about Zay Jones arrest
