Key takeaways:
- Jack Jones, 25, was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport after two loaded firearms were found in his carry-on luggage.
- The Patriots released a statement saying they are aware of the situation and are taking it very seriously.
- Jones was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft and was a part of the Patriots’ minicamp in June 2023.
A New England Patriots player was arrested Friday evening at Boston Logan International Airport after two loaded firearms were found in his carry-on luggage.
Jack Jones, 25, was stopped at a security checkpoint by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents who discovered the weapons during a routine X-ray screening. The TSA provided CBS News with a photo of the weapons that were found.
Massachusetts State Police arrested Jones, who is from Arizona, and he was questioned at the airport. The Patriots cornerback was set to fly to Los Angeles at the time of the incident.
The Patriots released a statement saying they are aware of the situation and are taking it very seriously. They are in the process of gathering more information and will not be commenting further at this time.
Jones was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a standout defensive back at the University of Arizona and was a part of the Patriots’ minicamp in June 2023.
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