Charlie Jones - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signed to active roster The Giants signed Jones to the active roster from their practice squad Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jones will slot in as the team's fifth-string receiver following the release of Odell Beckham earlier in the day. Jones is also expected to serve as the backup punt returner behind Braxton Berrios.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giants Add Return Specialists Braxton Berrios, Charlie Jones to Roster New York promoted both return men from the practice squad in a flurry of Tuesday roster moves, including the release of receiver Odell Beckh...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Giants release receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches

Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the New York Giants lasted just three games with no catches

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

How the Bengals effectively lost to the Steelers with fateful August move The Cincinnati Bengals must regret cutting loose return man Charlie Jones after Ke'Shawn Williams' costly muffed punt in Week 3 at Pittsburg...

4 DAYS AGO • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Catches on with New York's practice squad The Giants signed Jones to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The Bengals waived Jones during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver cleared waivers and will now move to New York to begin the regular season. Jones competed to be the Bengals' primary return specialist but lost out on the job to Ke'Shawn Williams and Samaje Perine. The 27-year-old will now provide additional depth to the Giants from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Bengals The Bengals waived Jones on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

Impact Jones was competing to serve as the team's primary return specialist but ended up losing out on the role. The 2023 fourth-round pick failed to haul in his only target across 14 games with Cincinnati last season but managed to amass 1,084 kick-return yards and returned one kickoff for a touchdown. He will now look to catch on with another team.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Bengals Final 53-Man Roster Projection and Possible Pre-Deadline Moves What should we make of how much action Charlie Jones saw in Philly?

AUGUST 29 • SI.COM

Bengals roster battles in the spotlight heading into Friday's preseason finale at Eagles

The Cincinnati Bengals release of offensive tackle Cody Ford has opened up competition for the backup spot heading into Friday's preseason finale at Philadelphia

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Andrei Iosivas isn't just battling Colbie Young at Bengals camp Andrei Iosivas is fighting for more than a WR3 role, as the Cincinnati Bengals weigh Colbie Young, Mike Gesicki, Charlie Jones and Dohnte Me...

AUGUST 19 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Getting in reps at training camp Jones (ankle) is participating at the Bengals' training camp, Sam Greene and Jacob Sebastian of The Cincinnati Enquirer report.

Impact Jones sat out the last three games of last season because of an ankle injury, but that doesn't seem to be bothering him anymore with training camp now underway. He'll compete to hold onto his role as a primary return specialist in 2026.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals WR Charlie Jones running out of chances to claim larger role Charlie Jones enters a pivotal Cincinnati Bengals training camp fighting for offensive snaps, return duties, and a bigger overall role.

JUNE 12 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Out for Sunday Jones (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The third-year wideout from Purdue didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Jones appeared in 14 contests for Cincinnati this season, recording 1,084 kick-return yards and 115 punt-return yards. While he's sidelined in Week 18, expect Ke'Shawn Williams to operate as the Bengals' top return man.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with ankle issue Jones (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Jones sustained an ankle injury in Week 15 against the Ravens, which has prevented him from playing in each of the Bengals' last two games. He's also been unable to practice, so he would likely have to log at least a limited session over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing against the Browns in Sunday's regular-season finale.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Jones (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury sustained in the Week 15 loss to the Ravens. The third-year pro from Purdue has appeared in 14 games this season, tallying 1,084 kick-return yards and 115 punt-return yards. While he's sidelined Sunday, expect Ke'Shawn Williams to operate as Cincinnati's top return man.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP with ankle Jones (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Jones missed last Sunday's win over the Dolphins with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 15 against the Ravens. The returner's inability to practice to start the week is a poor sign for his chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Jones will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game. If Jones misses consecutive games, Ke'Shawn Williams will likely continue to be the Bengals' starting kick and punt returner.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Marr Chase Voted to 2026 Pro Bowl Games WR Ja'Marr Chase will be joining the 2026 Pro Bowl Games rosters with WR Tee Higgins, CB DJ Turner II and WR Charlie Jones as alternates.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Ruled out with ankle Jones (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Jones left last Sunday's game against the Ravens with an ankle injury and was unable to log any practice participation in Week 16. The kick and punt returner's absence will give Ke'Shawn Williams a chance to shine as the lead returner in both roles, with Samaje Perine likely to take over Williams' position as the secondary kick returner.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Jones (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones was knocked out of Sunday's game versus the Ravens in the second quarter by an ankle injury, and now his status for Week 16 is up in the air. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have an opportunity to suit up Sunday at Miami.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson's 2 TD passes, long pick-6 propel Ravens to 24-0 win over Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens have handed Joe Burrow the first shutout of his six-year career

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return to Week 15 game Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Jones was injured near the end of the second quarter and was deemed questionable after spending time in the medical tent. He was then ruled out after halftime. Jones didn't get any targets on offense, returned one kickoff for 20 yards and returned one punt for minus-2 yards. It remains to be seen who the Bengals will turn to on punt returns moving forward, but Tahj Brooks figures to take over on kick returns.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Jones (ankle) is questionable to return in Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Jones exited the game late in the first half of Sunday's Week 15 game against the Ravens. The 27-year-old plays a majority of his snaps on special teams as a returner. If he is unable be available, Mitch Tinsley and Samaje Perine will likely take over return duties.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals 2026 Pro Bowl Games Potentials: Wide Receivers Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Charlie Jones all have put together Pro Bowl caliber campaigns in the 2025 season

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Bengals' offense in flux due to injuries, suspension

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of moving pieces on offense going into this weekend’s matchup with the rolling New England Patriots

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers will try to hold on to first in the AFC North when Joe Flacco and Bengals visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to snap out of a month-long funk when the Cincinnati Bengals visit Acrisure Stadium

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes house call Jones took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Bears, and managed 179 kick return yards plus 12 punt return yards in total.

Impact This is the second time in Jones's career that he's taken a kick return for a touchdown to begin the game, doing the same last year in Cleveland. He now has three games this season with over 100 kick return yards.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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