Who Are Jon ‘Bones’ Jones’ Brothers- Arthur Jones and Chandler Jones?

The career that Jon Jones built in UFC is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The 37-year-old has been through a lot of infamous incidents in his life which cast its effects on his professional career as well. He had also been suspended by the UFC previously, although, they decided to lift it with time. But, Jones’ in-Octagon prowess can hardly be ignored even by his haters. Jon ‘Bones’ Jones holds a super-impressive record of 27-1-0 which makes him the so-called GOAT in the eyes of many MMA fans and combat sports veterans.

The trait of excelling in sports was probably something that Jones had in his blood. Both of his siblings, Chandler and Arthur Jones, are top-notch athletes as well. While ‘Bones’ pursued MMA, his brothers opted for football as the sport of their choice and also made it to the highest level of the NFL. However, even if the three brothers are extremely famous and talented in their fields they are also met with a lot of hurdles along the way.

Meet Jon Jones’ younger brother Chandler Jones: NFL/Football career, controversy, and more

Chandler Jones is the youngest of the three Jones siblings. The 34-year-old was born on 27 February 1990 in the city of Rochester, New York. Chandler also attended the Union–Endicott High School for his education, similar to his MMA star brother ‘Bones’. He showcased outstanding talent in the field of football right from a young age. In 2007, he was also selected as the SuperPrep All-Northeast and PrepStar All-East Region. He was labeled as the eighth-best prospect from the state of New York by ‘scout.com’ during this time.

Chandler continued football even after he moved to college for higher education. He attended Syracuse University and continued playing college football till 2011. But, despite playing only seven matches in his last college season, Chandler became a first-round NFL pick by the coveted New England Patriots in the year 2012.

The youngest Jones tasted success for the first time with the New England Patriots in the year 2014-15 when they won the Super Bowl. Following that, Chandler moved on to join the Arizona Cardinals in 2015 and played for them till 2021. From there, he signed a mind-boggling three-year contract of $51 million in agreement to play for the Las Vegas Raiders.

‘‘Bones’ had once spoken to NFL about his brother Chandler, where he stated, “I believe my little brother was born to be a great football player.” These words might be enough for a lot of fans to understand the affection ‘Bones’ has for his younger brother Chandler.

Unfortunately, all hasn’t been going well for the NFL star. He has faced several legal problems on his journey. The former NFL-age rusher is in a better place since a series of problematic social media posts in September and two arrests. However, these incidents will stay with his career history forever.

He was arrested in 2023 in Las Vegas following a problematic social media post that surfaced online. Chandler was visibly distraught and breaking down on camera and was taken into Clark County Detention Centre. He also had faced legal problems due to a domestic violence charge but avoided jail time since he met certain conditions according to Clark County. He had received a suspended 90-day jail sentence but the charge would be dismissed if he stayed out of trouble for the next six months and had no contact with the original victim.

He was charged with 2 misdemeanors but one of those charges was dismissed. However, after everything was said and done he released an official statement. “Over the past few months, I’ve been dealing with some personal matters, but I’m happy to share that I’m feeling much better now,” Jones wrote on X.

He added, “I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my family, friends, and fans for your unwavering love and support. Additionally, I want to offer a sincere apology to anyone I may have unintentionally offended. Your understanding and support mean the world to me.” Now he is a free agent and is making amends after the fiascos. On the other hand, Jon Jones also has an older brother who is in football as well.

Who is Jon Jones’ older brother, Arthur Jones? NFL/Football career, suspension, and more

The eldest brother of the Jones siblings’ trio is Arthur Jones. He was born on June 3, 1986, and is a year older than ‘Bones’. Arthur pretty much had the same alma mater as his brothers. He also started playing football during his school days and also had a real affinity towards wrestling. Arthur had competed in the New York State wrestling championships as a heavyweight and was pretty good at it too.

‘Bones’ had once talked to the NFL where he stated, “My brother is one of the best heavyweights in New York state wrestling history and I would wrestle him every day in high school and I would get my a*s kicked by my older brother my whole life.” But, Arthur decided to go ahead with football, leaving wrestling aside. He was picked by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the NFL drafts for 2010.

Arthur won his first Super Bowl in the year 2012 with the Ravens. He was then picked by the Indianapolis Colts in 2014 to be released in 2017. Arthur joined Washington Commanders in 2017. But he was sidelined for the entire season due to a shoulder dislocation. Following the 2017 season debacle, Arthur declared his retirement from the sport.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Arthur Jones was unfortunately suspended for the first four games during the 2016 NFL regular season. This was because he violated the policy of the league against performance-enhancing dr**. The elder Jones also came out with a statement of his own where he said that he did not double-check the supplements he was taking to make sure that nothing was banned. The football athlete and veteran missed the whole 2015 season due to an ankle injury after he appeared in nine games. All three of the brothers are amazing at what they do and have made a name for themselves but it still could not save them from certain points of Controversies. On that note let’s see the impact of Jon Jones’ brothers on his MMA career.

The impact of Jon Jones’ brothers on his career

All three of the Jones brothers had competitiveness in their bloodstream which probably came along with their superb athletic capabilities. They have also been vocal about how there was always a healthy competition between them since all of them were professional athletes.
In an old interview with ‘azcentral’, the youngest of the trio, Chandler, shared his take on this matter. He stated, “We were very competitive. We still are. But I mean three brothers who all ended up being professional athletes? You always want to do better than the other brother, so the competitive nature, I think helped make each of us successful.” 

‘Bones’ also reverberated Chandler’s take on this issue. In an interview with ‘Mike and Mike’, he revealed a fact that seemed rather hard to believe. He stated, “When it comes to size, I’m the smallest by far. So, I’ve been getting my bu** kicked since I was a little boy and I just became comfortable with combat.” Well, we have all witnessed how Jones went on to become the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight champion of the most noted MMA promotion in the world. Many fans might say that an effort to overcome his childhood disadvantage finally led ‘Bones’ to a world championship. Arthur revealed that he would wrestle during his off-seasons and trained regularly with ‘Bones’. The Jones brothers may be considered an example of how healthy competition from an early age can propel an individual to become the best.

Is Chris Jones related to Jon Jones?

This is a question that has been asked by numerous fans to date. Chris Jones is a professional footballer currently signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. Due to a similar surname, many have been wondering if Jon Jones and Chris Jones are related.

But the reality of this is they are not related in any way. ‘Bones’ doesn’t have any more brothers except Chandler and Arthur.

FAQs

Q – Does Chandler Jones have a Super Bowl ring?

A – Yes, he has one Super Bowl ring. He won the Super Bowl in 2015.

Q – How much does Chandler Jones Weigh?

A – As far as sources suggest, Chandler Jones weighs around 260 lbs.