“He needs help” – Social media pities Chandler Jones following the Raiders’ decision to release him just days after his arrest and bizarre mental torture videos

Chandler Jones was place on the NFL list on September 20.

“He needs help” – Social media pities Chandler Jones following the Raiders’ decision to release him just days after his arrest and bizarre mental torture videos

Chandler Jones (via Imago)

The Las Vegas Raiders have finally come to a decision. The decision to release their star defensive end Chandler Jones. The former Arizona Cardinal hasn’t played for the Raiders since Labor Day and has been reportedly dealing with mental health issues. He recently posted on social media that he was forcefully sent to a mental health institute “against my will.”

Jones was charged with violation of the domestic violence protection order late on Thursday as he was arrested late on that day. The Raiders released him soon after. He is scheduled for an arraignment in December. The team released a statement saying, “Hopeful that Chandler Jones receives the care that he needs. He, his family, and all those involved are in our thoughts.”

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The team had placed Jones on the Non-Football Illness list on September 20. He claimed that he was forcefully hospitalized by the Las Vegas Fire Department and was later transferred to a behavioral facility. He also posted a 25-minute long video on his social media on the day of his arrest.

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Jones was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft. He won a Super Bowl with the Pats and was later traded to the Arizona Cardinals. During his time in Arizona, he established himself as one of the best defensemen in the world. He joined the Raiders at the beginning of last season.

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Fans react to the news of Chandler Jones being released by the Raiders

Chandler Jones was released by the Las Vegas Raiders following his arrest on Thursday. He was reportedly arrested for violating the domestic violence protection order. Jones was placed on the NFI list on Sept. 20 and had not played for the Raiders since Labor Day.

Chandler Jones
Chandler Jones (via Fox News)

Fans on social media asked for Jones to get help and wished for the defensemen to sort himself out as quickly as possible. The Raiders released a statement after releasing Jones, wishing him well and asking him to get the necessary help. Here are some of the reactions from fans.

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Jones joined the Raiders at the beginning of the 2022 season. He has accumulated only 4.5 sacks through his two seasons with the Raiders. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2012 and quickly became one of the premiere defensemen in the league.

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