Patriots CB Jack Jones’ probable cause hearing reportedly pushed to September

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Jack Jones was originally expected to appear in East Boston District Court on Friday for his hearing.

Patriots cornerback Jack Jones will reportedly not need to miss time during New England’s joint practices with the Packers this week.

Jones was originally scheduled to appear in East Boston District Court on Friday afternoon for a probable cause hearing in the wake of his June arrest at Logan Airport. 

But according to NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry, Jones’ probable cause hearing has been pushed to Friday, Sept. 15. Perry added that Jones is with his teammates in Green Bay, and is expected to practice this week. 

Legal expert Michael McCann tweeted on Tuesday evening that Jones’ court hearing being pushed back could signal that a plea deal is being hashed out.

“Could be a sign a plea deal is in the works for Jack Jones,” McCann tweeted. “(A plea deal is the most likely outcome in how his case ends, with his main goals being to avoid jail time and to give the Patriots reason to not cut him).”

Jones was arrested on Friday, June 16 at Logan Airport after TSA officials found a pair of guns in his luggage.

Jones was charged with two counts of possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of an airport, possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of a large-capacity feeding device.

He pled not guilty to weapons charges during an arraignment hearing in East Boston days later, and was released after posting bail.

Despite his legal woes and potential for additional discipline from the NFL, Jones has been a steady presence on New England’s first-team defense throughout training camp so far.