Former NFL Player Adam 'Pacman' Jones Arrested In Cincinnati For Allegedly Assaulting Police Officer

Former NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones, who played for teams including the Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals, has just added another arrest to his already lengthy and well-documented history of legal troubles.

According to several reports, Jones, who retired from the NFL in 2019, was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance at a bar in Covington, KY, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, on Saturday, June 7.

Per the Cincinnati Enquirer, Jones, 41, was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct, and assault on a police officer, after clashing with employees at a bar in Covington, KY.

According to the Enquirer, police officers were called to the "Second Story Bar" in downtown Covington regarding a report of a "disturbance involving a customer and an employee."

The report explains that as law enforcement arrived on the scene, Jones was trying to leave the area in his car before they stopped and detained him. The ex-NFL player was later arrested "on charges related to his level of intoxication and his behavior."

"The Covington Police Department takes incidents of this nature very seriously. We are committed to maintaining peace and ensuring the safety of all who live in or visit Covington," the police department's statement read. "Adam Jones is being held to the same standard of conduct as any other individual in our community."

Jones was released from jail at 11:30 A.M. on June 7 after posting $10,000 bond.

Jones is no stranger to being behind bars, having been arrested on numerous occasions. Before his June 7 incident, the athlete was arrested in Arlington, Texas, according to TMZ, following a similar situation with police at the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.

He was booked with alleged public intoxication, resisting arrest, evading arrest, and assault on a peace officer.

A rep for Jones told the publication that he "adamantly denies the allegations and looks forward to explaining the truth when the time comes."

The rep added, "Like thousands of other people in Dallas last night, Pac was in town for the fight and was enjoying himself, spending time with the fans."

"Pacman was returning to his hotel to wind down for the evening. He was not looking for trouble," the rep finished.

TMZ also reported on another unfortunate encounter Jones had with police officers at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on September 11, 2023.

According to a source familiar with the situation, the former Pro Bowl player was removed from a flight after arguing with airline employees about the electrical outlets on his plane seat.

In body cam footage obtained by the publication, Jones was also questioned about his level of intoxication before being arrested and booked on misdemeanor charges of alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct, and terroristic threatening.

"You said I was drunk," video captured Jones yelling from the backseat of a police cruiser. "B-tch, breathalyze me. I'm not drunk!"

"How the f-ck you going to lock me up for alcohol and you ain't breathalyze me?!" he continued. "You sound stupid as f-ck. It's 6 AM in the morning, n---a I had one f-cking drink, which was a Pinot f-cking Grigio. Go to the f-cking bar and ask them. You stupid f-ckers!"

Although Jones was a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, the former cornerback's career was marred by numerous controversies.

Jones was suspended from the league twice during his career — the first was for the entire season in 2007, and the second was for part of the 2008 season due to his off-the-field conduct.

He returned to the league in 2010 after being acquired by the Cincinnati Bengals, where he spent eight seasons before signing with the Denver Broncos in 2018.

Jones retired from the NFL in 2019.

Aside from Jones, several other current and former NFL players have also recently made headlines.

In April 2025, Shannon Sharpe announced he was stepping down from the ESPN show "First Take" after being sued by a woman for allegedly raping her throughout their relationship from 2023 to 2025.

The Baltimore Ravens also dealt with their own scandal after the most recent season ended, following allegations from 16 massage therapists that Justin Tucker, the NFL team's former standout kicker, displayed egregious behavior, such as showing his erect penis, during body sessions from 2012 to 2016.

"Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances. Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker," a Ravens official stated in May 2025.

"Justin created many significant and unforgettable moments in Ravens history," their statement continued. "His reliability, focus, drive, resilience, and extraordinary talent made him one of the league's best kickers for over a decade. We are grateful for Justin's many contributions while playing for the Ravens. We sincerely wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter of their lives."