Adam Jones News: Pro Sports Daily

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September 1

Dallas Morning News

"Pacman Jones went about as far away from Valley Ranch as possible to resume his football career. The controversial cornerback has agreed to a one-year deal with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. "It'll be a good experience for me to get back in game shape and compete and play football, which I like to do," Pacman told SI.com's Jim Trotter. "I'm real happy for the opportunity that's been given to me. Of course it's disappointing to me to not be playing in the NFL. But things happen and you have to adjust. " The CFL's Grey Cup is Nov. 29, so Pacman could play the rest of the season in Canada and come back to these parts in time to help the Cowboys try to finish the season strong. But I ..."

Pacman may restart football career in Canada

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September 1

Nashville City Paper

"Former Tennessee Titan Adam "Pacman" Jones is heading north of the border to continue his football career. Jones, 25, who was released by the Dallas Cowboys in January, has agreed in principle to a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, according to SI.com reported Tuesday. Dallas released the cornerback at the end of last season after problems that included a fight with his team-provided bodyguard and a six-game suspension."

Video shows Jones in Vegas nightclub

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July 18

ESPN.com

"Never-before-released court documents and amateur video help provide the clearest picture yet of what happened inside a Las Vegas strip club on Feb. 19, 2007, when Adam "Pacman" Jones showered scantily clad dancers with money. Just minutes after "making it rain," Jones was involved in a fight inside the club. A short time later, three people were shot outside the club. Jones initially was charged with felony coercion for his role in the melee. The charge later was reduced, but the incident ultimately helped push his NFL career to the brink. The video and documents, including witness statements, search warrants and internal police memos, were obtained by "Outside the Lines" and the Las ..."

Cowboys to release CB Adam Jones today

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February 9

Dallas Morning News

"The decision was made last month, but the Cowboys will officially part ways with cornerback Adam Jones today, the first day teams are allowed to waive players for the 2009 season. The move will save the Cowboys $1 million against the 2009 salary cap because his four-year, $13.3 million deal did not have any guaranteed money. Jones' six-game suspension last season for an altercation at a Dallas hotel cost him roughly $247,000 in base salary in 2008 and roster and workout bonuses totaling $1.35 million in 2009-10. In nine games, Jones was credited with 33 tackles by the coaches and tied for the team lead with 13 pass deflections. He did not intercept a pass and had one forced fumble and ..."

The Jones' club: Just a return away from a return

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January 11

San Antonio Express-News

columnist Buck Harvey

"Adam Jones thinks he "might be back in Dallas" next season. If he is, then the man sitting next to him during Saturday's interview on CBS likely will be required to be in Dallas at times, too. That was Pacman's attorney. No one thinks Pacman will return. But is it because he fought with his bodyguard and was suspended last season, or because his career incidents topped a dozen, or because of another story that will be broadcast today on ESPN? It's because Pacman averaged just 4.5 yards on punt returns last season. There's always a chance Jerry Jones does re-sign Pacman, since there's a chance Jerry will do almost anything. After all, Mike Shanahan is still unemployed in 2009, and Wade ..."

Dallas Cowboys release cornerback Adam Jones

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January 8

Dallas Morning News

"The Cowboys announced they will release cornerback Adam Jones, ending a brief and turbulent run in which Jones was suspended for six games and missed another because of a neck injury. The Cowboys can officially release Jones on Feb. 9, the first day teams are allowed to waive players. "Surprised? Yeah, I was surprised," said Jones, reached at his Prosper home. "All I can do is keep working hard, keep my nose clean and hope for the best." Staying out of trouble, however, is still an issue. The Cowboys looked into rumors Jones was partying at a Dallas club the night the Cowboys lost to Baltimore and attended a bar in Miami on New Year's Day. ESPN reported Wednesday that three ..."

'Pacman' in Dallas all done

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January 8

San Antonio Express-News

"Adam "Pacman" Jones' NFL career took another serious downturn when the Dallas Cowboys released him Wednesday amid new allegations of wrongdoing by the troubled cornerback dating to his days with the Tennessee Titans. ESPN reported the Cowboys cut Jones after it contacted the team and the league about a piece scheduled to air Sunday in which three Atlanta-area men allege Jones arranged for somebody to shoot at them two months after the NFL suspended him in 2007. The alleged shooting took place outside an Atlanta strip club after one of the men argued with Jones inside the club. ESPN reported police investigated the incident but charges were never brought. Jones told the Dallas Morning News ..."

Cowboys release CB Adam 'Pacman' Jones

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January 7

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"The Dallas Cowboys released the troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones Wednesday. Jones finished the season with 33 tackles, 13 passes defensed and one fumble recovery. He also averaged 22.1 yards on kickoff returns and only 4.5 yards on 21 punt returns. Pacman Jones was acquired in a draft day trade with the Tennessee Titans. He served a league-mandated suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, missed the entire 2007 season, but was reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell Aug. 28. Jones was suspended once again by the NFL on Oct. 14 after an incident at a Dallas hotel. He was partially reinstated on Nov. 21. He was allowed to resume team activity Nov. 24 and ..."

Pacman probable for Saturday against Ravens

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December 17

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones, who suffered a herniated disk in his neck against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7, will probably return kicks Saturday against Baltimore, coach Wade Phillips said Wednesday. Jones missed last week’s game against the New York Giants. The injury did not require surgery and wasn’t considered career-threatening, but his return for this week’s game is still surprising. Early prognosis had targeted a possible return for the regular-season finale at Philadelphia on Dec. 28 "The doctors cleared him to practice. Whatever medication, whatever they gave him he got better awfully quickly and it surprised everybody,” Phillips said. “The doctors said he’s ..."

Adam Jones out for season, maybe career

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December 10

NFL.com

"The neck injury that Dallas cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones sustained at Pittsburgh is so serious, it has ended his 2009 season and could end his career, a league source said Wednesday. When Jones suffered the injury Sunday, his body went numb for two full minutes. Jones spent the early part of this week visiting with neck specialists, who are sending him on to more neck specialists. Jones will undergo further examination in the Dallas area, and also is trying to schedule another meeting with another neck specialist in North Carolina."

Cowboys CB Adam Jones out with neck injury

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December 10

Dallas Morning News

"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones will miss Sunday's game with the Giants due to a neck injury that could keep him out the rest of the season, sources said. Jones is awaiting results of medical tests to determine the extent of the injury. The cornerback suffered a neck injury lastw eek against Pittsburgh and while he was able to return, further tests revealed more damage. Jones has had a turbulent first season with the Cowboys. He started the first six games before an altercation at a Dallas hotel with a team-issued bodyguard led to a six-game suspension. He returned last week at Pittsburgh and played in the sub defensive packages in addition to returning punts and kickoffs."

Pacman' back on field, has no room for error

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November 25

San Antonio Express-News

"Adam "Pacman" Jones' last chance in the NFL began with little fanfare Monday. The suspended cornerback quietly rejoined the resurgent Dallas Cowboys (7-4) in practice for Thursday's game against Seattle (3-8). While there's been no word from the league on whether another slip would result in a lifetime ban, coach Wade Phillips indicated Jones is indeed down to his last strike. "I don't know how the guy couldn't know how serious it is," Phillips said. "... I mean the guy might not ever play again, as far as what I know. I don't know what the commissioner will do, but if something else comes up, I'm thinking the guy might not play football again. I would think he knows that. "All the ..."

Pacman out of quarters

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November 24

Philadelphia Daily News

"I F THIS WERE JEOPARDY, the answer would be: "This talented defensive back, who has been suspended for 22 of the last 28 games, will rejoin the NFL today."The question would be: "Who is Pacman Jones?"That's right, today is the day that Adam"Pacman" Jones will be permitted to practice with the Dallas Cowboys. Mind you, he won't be able to play for 2 more weeks, bringing the total number of games the league suspended him for - this time - to six. And let us not forget that he was suspended for all of last season.Which brings us to an even more pertinent question: Why is he allowed back in the league at all? There is a simple three words answer: Because he's good.Does anyone really think that ..."

Pacman’s reinstatement a downer for Cowboys

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November 21

Houston Chronicle

columnist John McClain

"Commissioner Roger Goodell didn’t do Cowboys owner Jerry Jones any favors by reinstating cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones. In his bid to win at all costs while selling the most expensive tickets, suites, sponsorships, PSLs, etc., in his magnificent new stadium, Jerry Jones is going to welcome back Pacman to a team that doesn’t need him. Right when the Cowboys are getting back injured players and preparing for the most important time of the season, the owner is letting the rooster back in the henhouse. Some never learn. Goodell could have saved Jones from himself by not reinstating Pacman. Hmmm. Maybe it’s a sinister plot orchestrated by the league office to keep the Cowboys out of the ..."

NFL clears 'Pacman' Jones to return to the Dallas Cowboys

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November 19

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been cleared to return to the team Monday, but won't play in a game for another two weeks, owner Jerry Jones said this afternoon. "I think he has done what he has been asked to do," Jerry Jones said after a news conference in Arlington to announce the new Cowboys stadium as host site for the 2014 NCAA Men's Final Four. "If anybody understands the kinds of things you deal with to get better, it's probably going to be an ongoing thing. I do know that he has a good sense of where he is and how he got there." However, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league has "nothing to report on it at this time." Pacman Jones, who will return to practice ..."

Adam Jones reinstated, is eligible to play Dec. 7

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November 19

Dallas Morning News

"Adam Jones will be cleared to return to practice next Monday and will be eligible to play Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh, according to Dalllas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. At an announcement for the 2014 Final Four in Arlington on Wednesday, Jerry Jones said the suspended cornerback could return to the team's facility later this week. Jones said the league is expected to make the official announcement tonight or tomorrow. NFL senior vice president of communications Greg Aiello said, via e-mail, "We have no comment at this time." The NFL suspended Adam Jones indefinitely on Oct. 14 for violating the league's personal conduct policy after an alcohol-related incident with one of ..."

Attorney says Jones has finished alcohol counseling, awaits decision

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November 18

ESPN.com

"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has completed the requirements for alcohol counseling, as mandated by the NFL following his latest violation of the league's personal conduct policy. Jones' attorney, Worrick Robinson, said Jones has returned to Dallas and is awaiting a ruling from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on the possibility of reinstatement. "I have been in contact with the commissioner's office since last week, and they are reviewing Adam's unique situation. There is no timetable for a decision. He is glad to be back in Dallas," Robinson wrote ESPN's Ed Werder in a series of text messages Tuesday. "Adam is feeling good about himself and his ability to contribute if ..."

Pacman receives my vote for Titans MVP this year

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October 22

Tennessean

columnist David Climer

"The party line out of Titans Central has been no comment on the latest entries in the sordid saga that is Adam "Pacman" Jones' NFL career. Can't say I blame them. The less said, the better. For the Titans, this is the ultimate in addition by subtraction. It is a weight off the franchise, which has reinvented itself and now sits atop the NFL as the league's only undefeated team. Like general manager Mike Reinfeldt noted recently, it's a relief that when they flash a picture of Pacman on the TV screen after some off-field indiscretion, he's now shown in a Cowboys uniform instead of a Titans jersey. Pacman's exit via a trade in April is symbolic of a change in the culture of the organization. ..."

'Pacman' Jones seeks alcohol treatment at out-of-state facility

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October 21

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has entered an NFL-sanctioned out-of-state treatment facility for alcohol abuse, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed Monday. The exact location was not revealed. Jones was suspended indefinitely by the league last week for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. He will miss at least four games before being re-evaluated by commissioner Roger Goodell after the Nov. 16 game at Washington. Undergoing alcohol abuse treatment was one of the stipulations for possible reinstatement."

Adam "Pacman" Jones enters an alcohol treatment center

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October 21

Los Angeles Times

"Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has entered an alcohol treatment center. The oft-troubled player has checked into a facility "in another part of the country," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Monday. "It's totally done through and by the NFL," Jerry Jones said. The NFL said it would not comment. Only six weeks after being reinstated from a 17-month suspension because of repeated legal problems, Jones was involved in an alcohol-related scuffle Oct. 7 with one of his bodyguards at a private party in Dallas. Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is being investigated for allegedly spitting a drink in a woman's face at a nightclub, the fourth time in five years ..."

NFL helping Dallas Cowboys' Adam Jones find treatment center

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October 18

Dallas Morning News

"Twice this week, cornerback Adam Jones attempted to enter alcohol treatment centers on his own. But the NFL stepped in and will find a treatment center it deems suitable for the two-time suspended player. On Tuesday, Jones was suspended for at least four games for violations of the NFL's conduct policy. Police were called when Jones fought with his bodyguard in a hotel bathroom last week. After league officials investigated the incident, it was determined Jones needs counseling. If he is able to complete a treatment program or show significant progress when he applies for reinstatement next month, it could help his chances to return to the NFL. For each game Jones misses, the Cowboys ..."

Adam 'Pacman' Jones checks into rehab center

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October 16

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"When NFL commissioner Roger Goodell placed Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on an indefinite suspension Tuesday, one of the stipulations for a possible return was for him to undergo treatment for alcohol abuse. Jones has taken the first step in the process, checking himself into an undisclosed alcohol treatment facility in the Dallas area, according to a source. Jones, who missed the entire 2007 season for violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy, has been suspended for at least four games. Goodell will review his case after the Cowboys' Nov. 16 game at Washington and then determine whether he will reinstate Jones or extend his suspension. Goodell has said there is a ..."

Adam Jones begins alcohol treatment

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October 16

Dallas Morning News

"Suspended Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones will begin alcohol treatment today at an undisclosed location in the Dallas area, according to a source. Jones, working with former Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders and a friend, began the process of trying to get back into the league after the NFL suspended him Tuesday. The league has required Jones to go into treatment following his fight last week with his bodyguard in a hotel bathroom. Dallas police were called to the scene and determined Jones was drinking. Jones was suspended indefinitely. He will be able to apply for reinstatement after missing four games. The Associated Press reported Jones will not have his probation revoked in Georgia as ..."

Pacman costs Titans in draft

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October 15

Tennessean

"Troubled Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was suspended indefinitely by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, a development that will cost the Titans their fifth round pick in the 2009 draft. The latest chapter of off-the-field trouble for the former Titan stems from an alcohol-related fight earlier this month with one of his bodyguards in a Dallas hotel. "It would be hard for me to understand the reason," Titans defensive back Vincent Fuller said when asked about Jones' ongoing problems during Fuller's radio show on 106.7-FM. Under terms of the trade that sent Jones to Dallas in the spring, the Titans were obligated to surrender a draft pick if Jones got into trouble and ..."

Latest 'Pacman' suspension costs Titans fifth-round pick

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October 15

Nashville City Paper

"The draft pick that kept on taking took one final bite out of the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, when Adam "Pacman" Jones was suspended again by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Jones, now with the Dallas Cowboys, was involved in a skirmish with one of his team-assigned bodyguards last week and was suspended for a minimum of four games with a suspension that was termed indefinite by the commissioner. According to reports, Jones' situation will be up for review after the Cowboys play at Washington on Nov. 16. With Jones suspended again, the Titans will forfeit a fifth-round pick in the 2009 draft to the Cowboys. Had Jones been able to make it through the 2008 season without being suspended ..."

Adam Jones suspended at least four games

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October 15

Dallas Morning News

"The Dallas Cowboys will not have cornerback Adam Jones for at least the next four games. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Jones indefinitely without pay and will determine the length of suspension following the Nov. 16 game at Washington. According to the league's release, "The decision on whether Jones can return to play will be based on Jones' strict compliance with his NFL and Dallas Cowboys treatment plans as well as on evaluations of Jones' progress that will be provided to Commissioner Goodell by clinical experts retained by the NFL." In a letter sent to Jones, Goodell called the incident last week in a Hotel Joule bathroom with a team-issued bodyguard an "alcohol-related ..."

NFL suspends Cowboys CB Jones for a minimum of four games

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October 14

NFL.com

"NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones indefinitely without pay, for a minimum of four games, on Tuesday for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy. Jones will miss at least the next four games. Goodell will determine the final length of the suspension following the Cowboys' Week 11 game against Washington on Nov. 16. The decision on whether Jones can return to play will be based on his strict compliance with his NFL and Dallas Cowboys treatment plans as well as on evaluations of his progress that will be provided to Goodell by clinical experts retained by the NFL. Jones was involved in an alcohol-related physical altercation at a Dallas hotel ..."

Rough week for Cowboys' Adam Jones ends with no comment

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October 13

Dallas Morning News

"Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones declined to speak with reporters following Sunday's loss to Arizona. It was a drama-filled week for Jones, who on Tuesday was involved in a fight with his bodyguard in a hotel bathroom in Dallas, prompting police to be called to the scene. Cowboys officials said they will not discipline Jones, but the NFL is looking into the incident and could suspend or fine him. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said he doesn't know when the league will make a decision, but said he will attend league meetings in St. Petersburg, Fla., over the next three days. In Sunday's game, Adam Jones started at left cornerback in place of Terence Newman. He was beaten by ..."

Cowboys won't discipline Adam Jones

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October 10

Dallas Morning News

"Adam Jones will not face discipline from the Dallas Cowboys after an altercation at the Joule hotel early Wednesday. Jones participated in practice Thursday. The NFL is putting together its own investigation of the incident. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking on an ESPN radio show, said he was disappointed in Jones. "I guess I would tell you I'm disappointed we're even discussing this at this point and time," Goodell said on the show. Jones and his bodyguard, Tommy Jones, were involved in an incident inside the lobby bathroom. According to Dallas police, Jones hit his bodyguard, Tommy Jones. The bodyguard, police said, declined to press charges. Deputy Chief Vince Golbeck, ..."

'Pacman' Jones involved in fight; suspension 'doubtful'

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October 9

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Troubled Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was in a physical confrontation with his bodyguards at a Dallas hotel Tuesday evening, according to multiple sources, putting his future with the Cowboys in jeopardy. Sources said that it’s "highly doubtful" the incident would lead to a suspension. But it’s likely to raise the blood pressure of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who in the past two weeks told Adam Jones to keep a low profile and stay away from anything that potentially could be a troublesome situation. Adam Jones punched his bodyguard, Tommy Jones, in the bathroom of the Joule Hotel leading to a fight before both men were separated, several sources said. Police were called to ..."

Adam Jones told to be less visible off the field

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October 1

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is back in the NFL and by all accounts is doing well. He leads the team in pass deflections with eight. He is eighth on the team in tackles with 15. And he has one of the team’s only two forced fumbles. However, according to those inside the Cowboys’ organization, he remains a work in progress in the team’s attempt to keep him from falling back into the destructive lifestyle that led to his yearlong suspension from the league for repeated violations of the personal conduct policy. One of the stipulations of Jones’ reinstatement was that he stay away from parties and nightclubs as well as gentlemen’s clubs, according to a source. He was even ..."

Pacman could replace Newman in starting lineup

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September 7

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman was again limited in practice Friday with a strained groin, putting the recently reinstated Adam "Pacman" Jones one step closer to opening Sunday's season opener in the starting lineup. It would be Jones' first game since Dec. 31, 2006, when he was with the Tennessee Titans. He was suspended for the 2007 season for repeated violations of the NFL's personal-conduct policy before officially being reinstated Aug. 28. Jones' spot in the lineup is contingent on Newman's status, which coach Wade Phillips said will be a game-time decision. Newman has been sidelined since the first week of training camp with a strained groin and missed the entire preseason. ..."

Sources: Cowboys told Pacman will be reinstated for opener

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August 28

ESPN.com

"NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has informed the Dallas Cowboys that cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been fully reinstated, making him eligible to play in the regular-season opener in Cleveland, sources told ESPN's Ed Werder. The NFL was expected to make a formal announcement later Thursday. Earlier this month, Jones said he had sent a letter to Goodell asking to be allowed to play this season. Jones received partial reinstatement to the NFL on June 2 from Goodell and as part of his reinstatement was permitted to participate in organized team activities as well as training camp and preseason games. While that decision gave Jones the chance to earn his way back into the league, Goodell ..."

Pacman Rips Brandon Marshall

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August 13

cbs4denver.com

"The Broncos and Cowboys took the field for their first joint practice Wednesday morning and it didn't take long for the trash talking to start. Immediately after practice, Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was asked to compare Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall with Cowboys wideout Terrell Owens. "He's nowhere near T.O.," Jones said of Marshall. "He's a good athlete, but he ain't on T.O.'s level. T.O. is 10 times faster and 10 times bigger. I wouldn't say he's nowhere near T.O." Marshall's nickname coming out of college was "Baby T.O." because both receivers are similar in size and both have huge playmaking ability on the field. Marshall is easily the biggest offensive threat the ..."

Adam Jones still awaiting word on reinstatement

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July 25

Dallas Morning News

"The Cowboys have 78 players on their active roster today. But one of those players, cornerback Adam Jones, although active, is still awaiting word on his reinstatement by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Jones, who arrived at training camp wearing a white baseball cap with a Gucci backpack, seemed relaxed as he stepped off the plane and walked toward a team bus. "I just think I don't want to take anything for granted," owner Jerry Jones said of the cornerback's chances in relation to Goodell's authority. "The main thing is you don't want to get into the purview of the commissioner.That's where it is. ... Based on what [Jones] has done right now, he's really done everything and more than ..."

Remaking Of Pacman Gains Fans

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July 11

Tennessean

"Pacman is no more. In the 80 days since the Titans traded away their oft-troubled cornerback to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick, Adam Jones has orchestrated a dramatic transformation. He has sworn off strip clubs. He has kept his name out of the police blotter. Jones has even dumped the notorious nickname that became synonymous with a pattern of criminal behavior that led to six arrests in the last three years and a one-year suspension from the NFL. By all accounts, he has become a hardworking football player and model citizen."

Added cornerback talent can only help Dallas Cowboys

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June 29

Dallas Morning News

columnist Calvin Watkins

"For years, Terence Newman was considered the Cowboys' best cornerback. Bill Parcells made Newman his first draft pick in 2003. Since then, Newman has started 75 of 80 regular-season games. He earned his first Pro Bowl berth last season, and his four interceptions last season gave him 16 for his career. This summer Newman entered the final year of his contract, and Jerry Jones signed him to a six-year extension worth $50.2 million with $22.5 million guaranteed. Nice. But something has changed with the Cowboys. Adam Jones. The Cowboys made a draft-day trade for the exciting cornerback to bring speed to the defense and special teams. Jones has the ability to cover in man-to-man ..."

What's in a nickname? Only Dallas Cowboys' Adam Jones can answer that question

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June 24

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

columnist Jim Reeves

"The nickname seemed innocuous enough at the time, perfect, in fact, for a voracious baby who seemed intent on devouring every ounce of life almost from the moment he was born. Thus, Adam Jones became "Pacman," named after his mom?s favorite video game, long before he ever spoke his first word or took his first step. Now, however, the name "Pacman" carries with it uncomfortable connotations for a man trying to get a fresh start on life. It conveys images of strip clubs and police investigations, of Jones tossing hundred dollar bills in the air to "make it rain." Even worse, it reminds us of a man paralyzed in a shooting in the wake of one of Jones? many strip club binges."

Dallas Cowboys' Adam Jones upset with Imus' comments

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June 24

Dallas Morning News

"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones took exception to racial comments made about him by radio personality Don Imus on Monday. During a morning segment on his WABC radio show in New York, Imus was listening to a report from anchor Warner Wolf about Jones dropping his nickname, "Pacman." Wolf mentioned that Jones was arrested six times since he was drafted in 2005. Imus then asked, "What color is he?" "He's African-American," Wolf said. "Well, there you go," Imus said. "Now we know.""

So Long, Pacman - Hello, Adam

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June 22

Dallas Morning News

"Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones confirmed that he no longer wants to be known as "Pacman," the nickname he's had since he was an infant. "There's really just a lot of negativity behind it," Jones said Saturday after speaking to kids at Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass' camp. "It's just time for a change, man. I'm doing everything to make sure that I'm all right as a person mentally and emotionally. "I'm not saying that my teammates won't call me Pacman on the field, but for the most part, I want to be Adam or Mr. Jones.""

Pacman makes good first impression

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June 20

San Antonio Express-News

"Adam "Pacman" Jones offered no apologies for gobbling up a fast-food quarter-pound cheeseburger and fries after a recent Dallas Cowboys minicamp practice. And why should he? Considering how active he was on the field that day, the suspended cornerback probably could afford a significant caloric boost. It's been three weeks since Jones received the green light from the NFL to work out with the Cowboys. In that span, he's made it clear to his new team he doesn't take any plays off."

Pacman Jones works with Dallas Cowboys' first team

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June 19

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"The Dallas Cowboys are beginning to take a closer look at cornerback Pacman Jones. And that look is coming with the first-team defense. During Wednesday's mini-camp, Pacman took several repetitions with the first-team defense and played in the sub packages. His time on the field cut into the repetitions of starter Anthony Henry. The move left Henry frustrated by the reduction in reps while Pacman took his place working alongside Terence Newman."

Pacman Jones making good impression with Dallas Cowboys

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June 18

Dallas Morning News

"In just two weeks, Pacman Jones has done enough to impress his Cowboys coaches and teammates. "If you just say, 'Go out there and sic 'em,' he's going to sic 'em," coach Wade Phillips said. "He's going to get after it." Jones, who had two interceptions during organized team activities earlier this month, was the first player on the practice field Tuesday, the first day of a three-day minicamp. Working with the second-team defense, the cornerback hasn't been shy about going after receivers. "He's come in here and picked up the system pretty quickly," receiver Patrick Crayton said."

Pacman Jones is miles from home

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June 8

Dallas Morning News

columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor

"On Monday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell partially reinstated Pacman, acquired by the Cowboys in April. Goodell had suspended Pacman for the 2007 season for repeatedly violating the league's personal conduct policy. Pacman should receive full reinstatement by Sept. 1 if he follows all of the league's mandates. Pacman, one of the league's most dynamic players in 2006, must prove he can change a lifetime of bad habits created, in part, by being a spoiled, privileged athlete surrounded by a throng of well-intentioned enablers. This is his last chance. He knows it. We all do."

Deion takes Pacman Jones under his wing

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June 5

Dallas Morning News

"Deion Sanders welcomed Pacman Jones into his home. He helped the new Cowboys cornerback get back into football shape. He also counseled the 24-year-old about avoiding trouble. "I have a love for this kid that is insatiable," Sanders said. "I don't want to call him my son, but I see something in him that I want to love him. I really do." No matter how much Sanders vouches for him, Jones understands that he is ultimately responsible for his own actions."

If Pacman plays it right, Dallas Cowboys fans will eat him up

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June 5

Dallas Morning News

columnist Tim Cowlishaw

"If he plays football the way he can, Jones will have Cowboys fans cheering for him the way Rangers fans are applauding Josh Hamilton these days. Two very special athletes. Two different sets of demons. Both down to their last chance. Hamilton is demonstrating that he fully understands the consequences of slipping up. Maybe Jones should take a cue from him and not carry more than $10 in his wallet at all times. Pretty hard to "make it rain" in the club with a pair of fives."

Pacman's interception during practice excites Dallas Cowboys teammates

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June 4

Dallas Morning News

"As far as first impressions go, Pacman Jones could not have made a better one Tuesday. Working out for the first time since the NFL partially reinstated him Monday, Jones intercepted a Richard Bartel pass that he would have returned for an touchdown, leading coach Wade Phillips to end the organized team activity on a high note. "First time I think he was in there, you see 21 go the other way," tight end Jason Witten said. "I told him, 'That's the third group. Don't get your hopes up. When you're with the first team, you won't get that one taken to the house.'"

Titans never wanted Pacman back

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June 3

Nashville City Paper

"There was talk all along with those who had knowledge of the situation that a big reason Jones did not come back at all in 2007 not only hinged on his own bad behavior but also the fact that the Titans really didn’t want him back — not only closing the book on him for 2007, but apparently for good. After the Las Vegas incident, plus the two Georgia arrests from 2006, the Titans were in large part through with him, according to sources."

NFL grants partial reinstatement to Dallas Cowboys' Pacman Jones

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June 3

Dallas Morning News

"Nearly 14 months after he was suspended by the NFL for repeated violations of the personal-conduct policy, cornerback Adam Pacman Jones can return to the football field. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Mr. Jones on a limited basis Monday, allowing him to participate in the Cowboys' organized team activities, minicamp, training camp and preseason games. A final determination on a full reinstatement will be made by Sept. 1, six days before the season opener at Cleveland. Nearly 14 months after he was suspended by the NFL for repeated violations of the personal-conduct policy, cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones can return to the football field. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell ..."