Raiders release Chandler Jones following arrest for violating protective order

Raiders released defensive end Chandler Jones after his arrest on Friday for allegedly violating a domestic violence temporary protective order.
Jones had been away from the team since early September due to issues with the Raiders and following a series of unusual social media posts.
The Raiders expressed hope that Jones gets necessary care and support after a pattern of concerning behavior.
Jones was signed in the offseason to bolster the Raiders' pass rush but did not play in any games this season.
The Raiders will incur a salary cap hit from Jones' release as he was in the first season of a three-year contract.