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• Adam "Pacman" Jones is a professional football player in the National Football League. He was officially waived by the Dallas Cowboys on February 9, 2009.Star-Telegram.com: Dallas Cowboys Officially Release Adam 'Pacman' Jones

  During an interview for ESPN's Outside the Lines Pacman Jones denied allegations that he was involved with an Atlanta-area shooting outside of a strip club in 2007. Three men claim Jones ordered the shooting after threatening them inside the club. ESPN.com: Pacman denies part in shooting (January 11, 2009) A video of Pacman Jones at the strip club just before the shooting was released in July 2009.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b_FOV25WnY&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fyoubeenblinded.com%2Fvideo-pacman-jones-makes-it-rain-at-the-minxx%2F3898&feature=player_embedded

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Adam Bernard Jones
  2. Born: September 30, 1983NFL.com: Adam Jones
  3. Height: 5'10"NFL.com: Adam Jones
  4. Weight: 187 lbsNFL.com: Adam Jones
  5. Position: Cornerback, kick returner
  6. College: West Virginia UniversityNFL.com: Adam Jones
  7. NFL Draft: Sixth overall in 2005 (Tennessee Titans)
  8. Suspended entire NFL 2007 season for numerous violations of the NFL personal conduct policy

• 2007 Suspension

  After multiple off-the-field issues, Jones was suspended for the entire 2007 season. The biggest incident occurred at a Las Vegas strip club which involved a fist fight and a man being shot, leaving the man paralyzed. Jones' involvement led to his suspension, as well as rumors that he would be released or traded by the Tennessee Titans.ESPN.com: Cowboys told Pacman will be reinstated for opener (August 28, 2008) During his suspension, Jones briefly got involved in TNA Wrestling, but in a non-physical role.

• Trade and Reinstatement

  Jones was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on April 23, 2008, for the Titans' fourth round pick in the 2008 NFL draft. The Titans also sent their 2009 sixth-round pick to the Cowboys. Jones was reinstated by the NFL on August 28, 2008.ESPN.com: Cowboys told Pacman will be reinstated for opener (August 28, 2008)

• Joule Hotel Incident

  In the early hours of October 8, 2008, Jones was reportedly involved in an incident at the Joule Hotel in the Dallas area. Jones was attending a party thrown by rapper Ludacris, when he allegedly was involved in a fist fight in the hotel's bathroom with his bodyguard Tommy Jones. No charges were filed by police, however Jones was suspended for at least four games by the NFL.

• 2008 Suspension

  On October 14, 2008, it was announced that Jones would be suspended indefinitely. The suspension stems from his involvement in an altercation with his own bodyguard at the Joule Hotel.ESPN.com: Pacman suspended at least 4 games

  On October 24, 2008, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell left open the possibility of Jones one day returning to the NFL. Goodell stated that Jones must first work through his personal issues before he can be re-instated into the league. Although he was reinstated in November, Jones was warned that any additional slips would result in a lifetime ban from the NFL.ESPN.com: Sources: Missed appointment would result in ban for Pacman (November 22, 2008)

  On December 17, 2008, Pacman Jones returned to practice after being injured in week 14 during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was thought that Jones could possibly miss the remainder of the 2008 season. But is now expected to be available for the final two games of the season.ESPN.com: Jones Practices with Cowboys, will play vs. Ravens

  In January of 2009, Jones stated plans to sue ESPN after the network reported that Jones hired someone to shoot three men outside an Atlanta club. Jones called the report "stupid."The Dallas Morning News: Pacman Plans to Sue ESPN

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