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Steelers' Jarron Jones Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Assault

offensive lineman was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with aggravated assault and strangulation in an alleged altercation with his girlfriend, according to Lauren Lee of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

In addition to the two felonies, he was also charged with simple assault.

He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail, and he now has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Nov. 24.

"We are aware of the situation regarding Jarron Jones," the team said in a statement. "We are gathering all of the details of these disturbing allegations, but we will not comment any further at this time.