NFL star Chandler Jones has been dealt to another team, and brother Jon is happy about the destination.
NFL standout Chandler Jones has been traded out west, and the former UFC light heavyweight champion is excited. That former champ happens to be his brother Jon, who tweeted about Chandler’s move to Arizona not long after the deal was announced:
Congratulations to my lil brother @Chan95Jones for getting traded to the #ArizonaCardinals. Only a one hour flight away?? I’m so excited??
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) March 15, 2016
The 26-year-old defensive end had been with the New England Patriots, but was moved to Arizona this afternoon in a major deal that saw Jonathan Cooper and a 2nd-round pick go the other way. Chandler’s recent issues with synthetic marijuana and a bizarre hospitalization may have been part of the catalyst for his departure from the Patriots.
Meanwhile, Jon is preparing for his UFC 197 headlining bout with Daniel Cormier, looking to regain his title. He had ramped up the trash talk over the last few weeks, even coming to a press conference with a UFC belt.