ATHENS, Georgia (AP) — Prior to the Bulldogs’ season opener, former Georgia and NFL linebackerc—who currently works on the football staff at his alma mater—was detained for speeding and reckless driving, according to the police.
The two-time defending national champions have struggled to handle the situation since offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler were killed in a high-speed incident. Jones’ arrest late on Friday is the result of the most recent driving inquiry.LeCroy on January 15, just after a joyous procession through Athens.
Jones, 33, works as the Bulldogs’ player coordinator. Under previous head coach Mark Richt, he played at Georgia from 2010 to 2012, when he established school records for tackles for loss (24.5) and sacks in a season (14.5), all of which are still in place.
According to a police report from Athens-Clarke County, Jones was taken into custody last Friday just before midnight on charges of exceeding the speed limit and driving recklessly. After approximately an hour, he was freed on a $2,400 bond.
Due to the Labour Day vacation, no additional information was available.
Jones played four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers after the team picked him with the 17th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. After being released with an injury settlement from the Arizona Cardinals, he announced his retirement prior to the 2017 season.
the Georgia coach, stated on Monday that Jones would be subject to “internal discipline.”
“I really can’t comment further on it as it’s a personnel matter,” Smart stated.
Since the collision that claimed the lives of Willock and LeCroy, at least 14 Georgia players have either been detained or issued tickets for speeding and irresponsible driving. LeCroy lost control of the SUV she was driving—a rented university SUV—while she was chasing former Georgia standout Jalen Carter, according to the police. Carter, a Philadelphia Eagles first-round selection, entered a plea of not guilty to misdemeanour counts of reckless driving and racing, and was sentenced to probation and a $1,000 fine.
