Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleads not guilty to gun charges

New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to nine counts of weapons violations in connection with his arrest at Logan Airport last week.

Jones was charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a large-capacity magazine and possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card. He was also charged with an airport security violation. Jones was released on a $30,000 cash bail pending an Aug. 18 probable cause hearing, his attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, said.

Massachusetts State Police were called to the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the Boston airport on Friday after two firearms were found in a traveler’s carry-on luggage. Police said they identified the person as Jones and arrested him.

A Patriots spokesman said the team was not expected to comment until the legal issues are resolved.

Back in 2018, Jones served 45 days of house arrest after police said he burglarized a Panda Express in California.

The Patriots drafted Jones in the fourth round in 2022 and he played in 13 games, starting two. He was suspended for two games at the end of the season for reasons that coach Bill Belichick did not disclose.