Chandler Jones, an NFL player known for recent unusual activity on social media, went live on Thursday in a video where he discussed his former Patriots teammate, Aaron Hernandez, whom he referred to as ‘Chico’. In the live stream, the 33-year-old All-Pro defensive end talked on several topics including some conspiracies. The conversation became emotional, leading to tears.
In the video, Jones raised questions about the actions of former Patriots assistant coach Josh McDaniels regarding Aaron Hernandez. The stream covered topics, including government secrets, the Illuminati, and ISIS, as reported by TMZ.
Jones, visibly emotional, also conversed with his neighbor in the video, expressing his intention to protect the community and even inviting the person over for gumbo.
Chandler Jones saying Aaron Hernandez didn’t kill himself in jail and then starts to cry hysterically…
Something is seriously wrong…
(H/T: @MitchellRenz365) pic.twitter.com/6WNjWFlkoF
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 28, 2023
Towards the end of the livestream, Jones broke down in tears when discussing Aaron Hernandez, who was found dead in his jail cell in 2017 while serving a life sentence for the 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd. He asked, “Y’all thought my n—- Chico killed himself in jail?” before ending the livestream abruptly.
This livestream has raised concerns about Jones’ mental health, particularly after he was placed on the non-football illness list by the Las Vegas Raiders a week ago. A few fans suggested their opinions by commenting like, “Nah I think he’s done with football, I hope homie can get some serious help”, and “Damn I’m praying for Chandler right now“.
Nah I think he’s done with football, I hope homie can get some serious help
— Lrac (@Lrac_carL) September 28, 2023
Fans expressed worry and offered prayers for Jones, raising questions about his future in football and emphasizing the need for him to seek appropriate help. His ongoing posts and criticisms concerning the Raiders have only amplified concerns regarding his mental state and overall welfare.
Chandler Jones Speaks out on Hospitalization against consent
Chandler Jones, a player for the Las Vegas Raiders, shared on social media. He was upset about being taken to the hospital by the Las Vegas Fire Department without his agreement. He was then moved to a place for behavioral health care last week.
Jones, who had been placed on the non-football illness list, shared his experience in a post on Monday night, saying, “First day out but I’m still aligned“. He mentioned his first day out of the facility and attached journal entries and a “patient rights” statement from the Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital, pointing out perceived discrepancies.
Chandler Jones described an incident involving the Las Vegas Fire Department, stating that they informed him of a “court hold” by the Las Vegas Police Department. He asserted his innocence, noting that people were worried about him due to his posts online. Jones also recounted an unsettling event during an ambulance ride, where an unknown substance was administered without his consent.
Jones shared that he was first taken to Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas and then to Seven Hills. At Seven Hills, he felt pushed to take medicines and shots even though he didn’t want to. He said, for help, he tried connecting the team’s general manager, Dave Ziegler, but he didn’t get any reply.
He was quite confused about why he couldn’t rejoin the team. Showing his confusion, Jones stated, “I’m still confused on what I did wrong. I’m stuck here. I’m very sane… I’m too strong of a person to be mentally broken“.
Regarding patient privacy, the Las Vegas Fire Department couldn’t confirm individuals’ identities due to privacy rules. ESPN sought comments from the Las Vegas Police Department. The Raiders maintained that Jones’ situation was private and refrained from giving more details.
Jones hasn’t been able to join his team in the first few games of the season, including their Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s currently 33 years old and in the second year of a three-year contract worth $51 million that he signed as a free agent.