updated 4:14 p.m. ET Oct. 13, 2008

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - A judge allowed Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones to enter a drug treatment program Monday after the player was arrested on a cocaine charge earlier this year.

The decision by Washington County Circuit Judge Mary Ann Gunn means the former Arkansas quarterback could have the charge dismissed if he completes the treatment.

Jones was arrested July 10 when a Fayetteville police officer saw him inside a car allegedly cutting up cocaine with a credit card.

Jones still could be suspended by the NFL’s player conduct policy. The league did not comment immediately following the court hearing.

Before the court hearing, prosecutors said the felony charge would be dismissed if Jones successfully completes the drug treatment program. Typically, the program includes a 9- to 12-month intervention program that includes group therapy and 30 hours of community service.

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