Jets DL Quinnen Williams' Felony Weapons Charges Dismissed

Authorities dropped felony weapons charges against New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, his attorney said Monday.

"As we said from the outset, this matter has been resolved with no criminal charges—this case was nothing more than a technical issue with the storing of the firearm which is why the government gave Mr. Williams nothing more than a ticket," Alex Spiros said in a statement to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. 

Williams was arrested on a criminal possession of a weapon charge March 5 after attempting to board a plane with his handgun. He has a permit for the gun in the state of Alabama but was arrested at LaGuardia Airport in New York, where the gun was not registered.

Only authorized officials are allowed to carry guns onto planes. Weapons must be checked and properly stored during the flight. 

Spiros did not say what fine Williams paid in order to avoid charges.