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Giants Snag Former Bengal Charlie Jones
1 Oct
Summary
- Bengals sought Charlie Jones before Giants' promotion.
- Jones previously played for the Bengals as a fourth-round pick.
- He scored two career kickoff return touchdowns.
Charlie Jones has been promoted to the New York Giants' active roster from their practice squad. This development came after the Cincinnati Bengals expressed interest in reacquiring the receiver and return specialist. Jones was initially cut by the Bengals as they finalized their 53-man roster.
During his tenure with the Bengals, Jones, their fourth-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, played in 33 games, amassing eight receptions for 69 receiving yards. His impact was most significant in special teams, where he recorded two career kickoff return touchdowns, including an 81-yard score in 2023 and a 98-yard return in November 2025.
Jones also contributed as a punt returner, tallying 115 yards on 13 returns in 2025. Despite some injury setbacks, including an ankle injury in Week 4 of the 2025 season and a groin injury that sidelined him for much of the 2026 season, his return abilities were clearly valued by multiple teams.
