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Report: Packers rookie running back Aaron Jones facing marijuana-related charge

Report: Aaron Jones facing marijuana charge
Posted at 11:29 AM, Nov 20, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-21 11:06:09-05

Green Bay Packers rookie running back Aaron Jones faces charges for allegedly speeding and operating with a restricted controlled substance in Green Bay in early October, according to court records.

Jones, 22, pleaded not guilty to three charges: operating with a restricted controlled substance, speeding in a 55 mph zone and operating without a valid license.

According to Packers beat writer Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jones admitted to smoking marijuana when he was pulled over on October 1.

Head Coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Monday he was aware of his arrest.

Jones is scheduled to be in court on February 1, 2018.