Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones found himself in a bit of a sticky situation early Thursday morning when he received some unexpected texts from the NFL regarding a drug test. The messages came in at the ungodly hour of 5 a.m., leaving Jones less than thrilled to be woken up by such a request.
In a now-deleted social media post, Jones shared the content of the texts he received from an NFL representative, detailing the urgency of the situation. The first message stated, “Good morning, this is Ryan on behalf of the NFL. The NFL has selected you to complete an in-season PES (urine & blood) test that must be completed ASAP at the team facility. The NFL has given each player a strict three-hour window to test, so your test MUST be completed by 8 AM today per NFL protocol. This message is for Mr. Jones, please reply back to this text message, or like it, so I know that you understand your requirements for today.”
Despite the clear instructions provided in the initial text, Jones failed to respond in a timely manner, prompting a follow-up message to be sent at 6:01 a.m. The reminder stated, “Did you receive my texts Mr. Jones? Just a friendly reminder that your tests must be completed by 8 AM today per NFL protocol, so please come see me as soon as you can to complete your PES tests. Thank you sir.”
It’s safe to say that Jones was not exactly thrilled about the early wake-up call and the subsequent texts urging him to complete the drug test. The cornerback’s frustration was palpable in his social media post, shedding light on the less glamorous side of being a professional athlete in the NFL. One can only imagine the grogginess and confusion Jones must have felt upon receiving those messages at the crack of dawn.
As the day unfolded, Jones likely made his way to the team facility to complete the required drug test, putting this early morning ordeal behind him. Despite the initial annoyance, it’s all in a day’s work for an NFL player like Jack Jones, who must adhere to league protocols and regulations to stay in good standing with the organization. Let this incident serve as a reminder that even the most seasoned athletes are subject to the unexpected twists and turns of professional sports.
