While at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Adam Jones found himself in a problematic situation during a flight on Wednesday. Recent developments suggest that the NFL cornerback was merely defending himself. A video captured the veteran player engaging in a verbal altercation with airport employee Frank Ragin, which escalated into a physical confrontation after Frank initiated aggression by pushing and punching Adam first.
Though Adam was not the instigator of the fight, he did bring it to a conclusion by landing two punches on the employee, causing Frank to fall to the ground. Adam delivered one final blow to a defenseless Frank before the situation was quelled.
Adam faced no charges related to the altercation, and according to Atlanta law enforcement, he chose not to seek medical attention for the facial injury he sustained. On the other hand, Frank was charged with two counts of battery.
This incident adds to a series of negative incidents involving Adam in recent weeks. Despite his extensive NFL experience and accomplishments as a former All-Pro player, Adam’s behavior shifts have repeatedly jeopardized his career prospects. Even before entering the NFL, Adam had a reputation for misconduct during his time at West Virginia University and subsequent altercations in Nashville following his selection by the Tennessee Titans. This led the team to include a clause in his rookie contract stipulating that the club would not be obligated to pay any bonuses if he faced criminal charges.
In 2006, Adam was arrested twice; once for marijuana possession and another time for disorderly conduct and public intoxication after an incident where he spat on a female Tennessee State student in a nightclub. The recent airport altercation could further deter NFL teams from considering Adam for future contracts.
