Titans, Jones’ agent talk, will meet today

Agent Michael Huyghue will be flying into Nashville on Thursday morning for two days, and Reese said they will work at a deal and see how far they can get. Jones, the sixth pick overall out of West Virginia and the first defensive player drafted, missed the first 12 days of training camp and 20 practices.

“We’ll work at it and see how far we can get,” Reese said.

“We’re closer. Having been able to talk for three-four hours, I’m not sure it’s monumental, but it is closer, which is positive.”

Huyghue did not immediately return a message left by The Associated Press.

Jones isn’t expected to attend a court hearing Thursday morning in Metro Davidson County General Sessions Court from an arrest on July 13. He faces two charges of misdemeanor assault and one felony vandalism from an incident at a nightclub a block away from the Titans’ stadium.

Reese said whatever happens in court will not affect the Titans’ position. The Titans are determined to protect themselves in Jones’ contract, which is expected to include approximately $13 million in guaranteed money based on contracts given to No. 5 pick Carnell Williams by Tampa Bay and No. 7 Troy Williamson by Minnesota.