CFL Ends Pursuit of Pacman Jones
Just one day after reportedly agreeing to a contract with Adam “Pacman” Jones, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers released a statement Wednesday night saying they are no longer pursuing the embattled defensive back.
On Tuesday, it was reported that Jones passed up an offer from the fledgling United Football League to join the CFL squad.
“It is unfortunate that this situation became public however our position has remained consistent,” Winnipeg head coach Mike Kelly said. “We will pursue athletes that we believe will contribute to our organization on and off the field. We have completed our assessment and due diligence and at this time we will not be pursuing the services of Adam Jones.”
Jones spent last season with the NFL‘s Dallas Cowboys after a one-year suspension from the league. He played his first two seasons with the Tennessee Titans.
Numerous run-ins with the law in his first two NFL seasons eventually led to a one-year banishment by commissioner Roger Goodell. After being reinstated, an altercation with a bodyguard last October resulted in another four-game penalty.
The Cowboys cut ties with the former West Virginia standout in February and there were no offers from NFL teams this summer.
In nine games for Dallas last season, Jones registered 31 tackles. He also returned seven kickoffs for a 22.1-yard average and added 21 punt returns for an average of 4.5 yards.
For his career, Jones has 146 tackles, four interceptions and a touchdown in 39 games. He also has a 25.8-yard kickoff return average and a 9.6-yard punt return average with four scores.
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