Following his Sunday morning arrest in Alabama, a New York Jets player is being charged with drugs. The claim was met with disapproval by Jets supporters after the report was made public.
An NFL wide receiver was taken into custody early on Sunday
According to Trinity Police records, Jets wide receiver Tae Hayes, 26, was taken into custody early on Sunday in Alabama and charged with possessing marijuana, a second-degree misdemeanor.
While acknowledging the arrest, a Morgan County jail official would not provide more details.
Jets CB Tae Hayes, 26, was arrested early Sunday in Alabama and charged with marijuana possession, a second-degree misdemeanor, per Trinity PD records. An official at the Morgan County jail confirmed the arrest, but declined to give further information. He was booked at 3:46 am…
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) June 23, 2024
He was given a $300 bond and freed at 5:07 am after being booked at 3:46 am. As there is an ongoing legal matter, a Jets spokesman stated that the team is aware of the situation and will not be making any more comments.
The previous season, Hayes appeared in one game for the #Jets. 14 games for multiple teams have seen him participate.
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NFL supporters’ reactions to the arrest
Pro athletes who like the ganja should be selective about what states they travel or live in. Like if the the state elects people like Tubberville to the Senate, probably a good idea to keep on keepin on..
— Christopher Moffatt (@cgmoff) June 23, 2024
The arrest infuriated a lot of followers. Hayes was detained because he was in possession of a chemical that a lot of people believe ought to be allowed. Marijuana has recently been legal in a number of states.
Why people still gettin arrested for weed? Just legalize it in all 50 states
— KyleSosa🥶🇵🇷 (@KyleSosaa718) June 23, 2024
NFL players have been arrested for suspected marijuana possession other than Hayes. May saw the misdemeanor possession of marijuana led to the arrest of two offensive lineman with the Kansas City Chiefs.
