Former UTEP running back Aaron Jones was arrested before his first NFL start at Dallas with the Green Bay Packers back on Oct. 1, the Milwaukee Sentinel reported on Monday morning.
The NFL rookie is now facing charges after admitting to smoking marijuana. The arrest was previously unreported.
Michael McCarthy, the head football coach for the Green Bay Packers, said he is aware of the situation and that he had a chance to speak with Jones.
“He made a mistake,” McCarthy said.
No further comments have been made as this is pending legal matter.
Jones has 370 yards rushing with three touchdowns through four games started in his 2017 rookie campaign.