Since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 Draft, Charlie Jones has been the Cincinnati Bengals’ primary punt returner.
And he was, no doubt, good at that job.
He’s returned 50 career punts for 452 yards and a touchdown. He also has 47 kickoff returns for 1,284 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jones has eight career receptions for 69 yards.
Jones became expendable this offseason when Cincinnati found a couple of very promising receivers in Dohnte Meyers and Colbie Young. And they found a new
return man in Ke’Shawn Williams late last season.
Today, just two days after being cut by the Bengals, Jones was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.
If he makes the roster, Jones will be coached by former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who got to see Jones’ ability up close for three years.
This could end up being an opportunity for Jones to shine, as Harbaugh had been a special teams coordinator for the University of Cincinnati, Indiana University Bloomington, and the Philadelphia Eagles before coaching the Ravens.
