Jeff Jarrett, co-founder of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, talks about the involvement of Tennessee Titans cornerback Pacman Jones in TNA's wrestling program Hard Justice. Monday in Nashville, Tenn., Jarrett said Jones would be in the wrestling ring in his new role and is working out at his Tennessee farm to prepare for his debut.

Nashville, Tenn. ? Adam “Pacman” Jones is stepping into the ring and giving pro wrestling a whirl.

His latest career move was announced Monday at a news conference. The suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback, who rarely has talked to the media recently, didn’t attend as promised but released a statement.

“I am a big fan of wrestling, so I wanted to give it a try,” Jones said. “I respect wrestling and I’m not coming in like it’s just a show. I want to prove that I am the greatest team-sport athlete.”

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling co-founder Jeff Jarrett said Jones’ daughter had arrived from Atlanta on Sunday, and the player was with her.

NFL contracts prohibit non-football activities that could cause injury. Jones’ agent, Michael Huyghue, said last week he had talked with the Titans about Jones’ plans with TNA. The agent previously said Jones would not be wrestling.

“I do not have a comment,” Titans coach Jeff Fisher said when asked about Jones wrestling.

Titans quarterback Vince Young said he hadn’t talked to Jones about wrestling and is too busy in training camp to watch.

“That’s his decision. That’s his choice. The Tennessee Titans, we’re out here working,” Young said.

Jones was suspended in April for the 2007 season by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for repeated conduct violations.

He dropped his appeal of that punishment in June.

TNA announced Jones had signed a contract and was promoting Jones’ appearance on its Web site.

His first television appearance will be Thursday night during TNA’s iMPACT! show, but the show already has been taped, including Jones’ appearance.