Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Zay Jones arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge
- Zay Jones was booked into the Duval County Jail on Monday evening
- The Jaguars “are aware of the situation” but did not offer any further land
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Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Zay Jones was arrested Monday on a domestic battery charge.
Jones was booked into the Duval County Jail Monday evening and was scheduled to make his first appearance before a judge Tuesday morning.
Jail records show his arrest was for domestic battery causing bodily harm.
“We are aware of the situation and are gathering information,” the Jaguars said in a statement. “We have no further comment at this time.”
A first-degree misdemeanor in Florida is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. The penalty may also include court costs, restitution, probation, treatment and/or community service.
Jaguars receiver Zay Jones was arrested Monday on a domestic battery charge
Jones was booked into the Duval County Jail on Monday and will appear in court on Tuesday morning
Jones has missed four straight games due to persistent knee soreness and six of the last seven.
He has eight receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns this season and 261 catches for 2,785 yards and 59 TDs in a seven-year NFL career in Buffalo, Oakland, Las Vegas and Jacksonville.
Jones played college ball at East Carolina and still holds NCAA Division I records for career receptions (399) and single-season receptions (158).
The Jaguars lead the AFC South 6-3, but were badly defeated 34-3 by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
They are back in action this weekend against the Tennessee Titans.