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NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Wide receiver Charlie Jones is questionable with a hand injury. He has two catches for 66 yards on the season.NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Wide receiver/returner Charlie Jones appeared on the injury report this week with a hand injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Head coach Harbaugh indicated Jones is managing the injury and was out catching on Friday, suggesting he is likely to play but his status bears monitoring.NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Listed as QUESTIONABLE for Week 9 against the Eagles due to hand injury.NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Kick returner/punt returner Charlie Jones (hand) was a limited participant in practice, indicating a hand injury affecting his availability.NegativeInjuryNov 5, 2026
Charlie Jones suffered a recent hand injury that is affecting his availability. The source reports he was seen attempting to field punts one-handed in practice, which reportedly did not go well, creating a roster need for the Giants at returner/receiver.NegativeInjuryNov 5, 2026
Charlie Jones, the Giants' primary kickoff and punt returner as well as a backup wide receiver, practiced on a limited basis with a hand injury. This is concerning for a player whose role requires catching and protecting the ball.NegativeInjuryNov 4, 2026
Giants wide receiver Charlie Jones listed as limited participation on Wednesday with hand injury.NegativeInjuryNov 4, 2026
Giants WR Charlie Jones had limited participation in Wednesday practice due to a hand injury.NegativeInjuryNov 4, 2026
Wide receiver Charlie Jones was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday due to a hand injury.NegativeInjuryNov 4, 2026
Wide receiver Charlie Jones was limited at Wednesday practice ahead of Week 9 against Philadelphia.NegativeRoleNov 1, 2026
Punt/kickoff returner Charlie Jones is averaging a career-best 11.1 yards on punt returns and had long returns negated by penalties against the Saints, but suffered a crushing fumble against New Orleans; he is averaging 23.8 yards per kickoff return and is still looking to find his footing in the kickoff return role. The source grades him with a 'Wet Willie'.NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
Jones chose to join the Giants believing there would be more opportunity for him as a receiver than in three seasons with Cincinnati. However, he has just two catches for 66 yards on three targets while playing only 21 offensive snaps.NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
Jones returned 2 punts for 19 yards and 3 kickoffs for 67 yards, combining for 86 return yards in Week 7 as the Giants defeated the Texans 27-21.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Jones was on the receiving end of a 43-yard completion from J.J. McCarthy that was flagged as a turnover-worthy play, highlighting McCarthy's unsustainable deep-ball volume.NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026
Jones had three kickoff or punt returns negated by penalties in the second half against the Saints (32, 33, and 9 yards), contributing to the Giants' special teams breakdown. The source notes these penalties came at opportune times when the Giants could have flipped field position.NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026
Jones fumbled a kickoff return with less than two minutes remaining in the first half against the Saints, setting up New Orleans in position to tie the game before halftime. Special teams coordinator Chris Horton emphasized the need to protect the ball in traffic and improve blocking assignments on kickoff returns.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Wide receiver was limited in practice due to Achilles injury.NegativeUsageOct 22, 2026
Charlie Jones came down with a 49-yard gain after the ball rattled out of the hands of a New Orleans defensive back and bobbled up into the air, benefiting from a fortunate bounce on McCarthy's underthrown deep throw.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Giants wide receiver Charlie Jones was a limited participant in Wednesday practice with an Achilles injury.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
Jones had four punt returns negated by special teams penalties in the second half against the Saints last week (32, 15, 33, and 9 yards), highlighting the Giants' self-inflicted penalty problems that are costing them field position and momentum.PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026
Jones returned 4 punts for 33 yards and 3 kickoffs for 67 yards, combining for 100 return yards in Week 6 against the Saints. The source highlights his special teams production as a key contributor.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Special teams contributor fumbled on a kickoff return late in the first half against the Saints, a critical turnover that flipped the game momentum; the Saints scored 31 unanswered points after the fumble.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Jones fumbled the kickoff return in the second quarter, giving the Saints possession and a chance to tie the game before halftime.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Jones was the third-highest graded Giant on offense, catching two of three targets for 49 yards including a contested catch. However, he received a very poor 41.7 special teams grade for his kickoff fumble that turned the game around for New Orleans.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Jones fumbled on a kickoff return in the first half with the Giants up 10-0, giving the Saints the ball at the Giants' 28-yard line and swinging momentum entirely to New Orleans. The source emphasizes that Jones MUST do a better job securing the football, as the momentum swing proved critical in the Saints' 34-point unanswered scoring run.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Wide receiver Charlie Jones was on the field for the Giants during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Giants kick returner Charlie Jones fumbled on a kickoff return with 1:23 remaining in the first half, directly contributing to the Saints' momentum shift. The fumble was followed by a Saints touchdown with five seconds to play in the half, turning a 10-point Giants lead into a halftime tie. This play was part of a sequence that saw the Saints score 27 unanswered points by the end of the third quarter.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Charlie Jones fumbled in the third quarter against the Saints in Week 6, causing the Giants to unravel and ultimately lose 34-27 despite controlling the game early.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Jones coughed up a crucial fumble on a kickoff return for the Giants against the Saints, which was recovered by Saints rookie Oscar Delp at New York's 28-yard line; the turnover set up a touchdown pass to Bryce Lance with one second left to tie the game 10-10 at halftime and sparked a 34-0 Saints run that flipped a 10-point deficit into a 24-point lead.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Jones had a massive fumble at the end of the first half after a Daniel Carlson field goal, losing the ball at the Giants' 28-yard line; the Saints capitalized with a touchdown to tie the game at 10-10 at halftime. In the second half, Jones had two catches for 66 yards (including a 49-yarder from McCarthy) and a 33-yard punt return wiped out by a penalty, but the bad outweighed the good overall.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Jones fumbled on the kickoff return late in the first half against New Orleans with 1:16 left, allowing the Saints to tie the score at halftime; the source identifies this as the game-turning play that led to 34 consecutive points by New Orleans and the Giants' loss.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Jones caught two passes for 66 yards, including an impressive tap and secure 49-yard catch in the Giants' comeback effort. However, he fumbled the football on a kickoff with just over a minute in the first half, which allowed the Saints to tie the game heading into halftime—a critical turnover that shifted momentum.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Jones fumbled the kickoff return following the Saints' field goal in the first half, with New Orleans recovering the ball near the red zone and subsequently scoring a touchdown to tie the game at halftime.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Jones made a 49-yard reception from J.J. McCarthy but was responsible for a critical fumble on a kick-off return late in the first half that killed momentum and allowed the Saints to score in position; he remained in at kick returner after the fumble, and the source notes this mistake took the air out of the stadium and changed the game's trajectory.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Giants kickoff returner Charlie Jones fumbled the ensuing kick after a Daniel Carlson field goal, giving the Saints the ball back in scoring position late in the first half; this turnover was a critical mistake at a pivotal moment.PositiveInjuryOct 15, 2026
Wide receiver Charlie Jones was a full practice participant Thursday despite dealing with an Achilles injury.PositiveUsageOct 14, 2026
Charlie Jones remained on the practice squad through Week 3 before seeing his first action of the season in Week 4, returning 3 kicks for 69 yards and 2 punts for 29 yards (78 combined yards) in the Giants' 36-24 win over Arizona; in Week 5, he significantly increased his return production with 5 kicks for 130 yards and 4 punts for 52 yards (182 combined return yards).PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Jones had 52 yards on four punt returns and 130 yards on five kickoff returns, giving the Giants burst and excitement at the returner position with 182 total return yards.PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026
Giants special teams coordinator Chris Horton expressed confidence in Charlie Jones handling the return job, emphasizing that Jones is a veteran with the confidence, ball-catching ability, decision-making skills, and speed needed for the role. Horton specifically highlighted Jones' ability to field the ball cleanly and make the right decisions once the return is in his hands.PositiveRoleOct 9, 2026
Charlie Jones was named the new Giants kickoff and punt returner following the season-ending foot injury to Braxton Berrios. Special teams coordinator Chris Horton praised Jones as 'a confident guy' with strong ball-catching ability and speed, emphasizing his ability to field the ball and make great decisions.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
With Braxton Berrios sidelined for the season, wideout Charlie Jones will likely take over returning duties for the Giants. Jones was signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on Sept. 29 and replaced Berrios in the second half of Sunday's game, recording two punt returns for 29 yards and three kickoff returns for 69 yards.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Jones, signed off the practice squad after the Giants released Odell Beckham Jr., is the primary internal candidate to replace Braxton Berrios as the kickoff and punt returner. In his Giants debut, Jones had two kickoff returns and two punt returns. Over three seasons with the Bengals (33 games), he accumulated 47 kickoff returns and 50 punt returns with three touchdowns, and caught 110 passes in 2022 at Purdue as a 2023 fourth-round draft pick.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Charlie Jones, signed to the Giants' 53-man roster from the practice squad on Sept. 29, will likely take over Braxton Berrios' returning duties with Berrios now on injured reserve. Jones replaced Berrios in the second half of Sunday's game against Arizona, recording two punt returns for 29 yards and three kickoff returns for 69 yards.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Charlie Jones, an experienced NFL kick returner, replaced Braxton Berrios on kickoff returns Sunday and averaged 23.0 yards on three returns; he then took over for Berrios on punt returns after the injury, averaging 14.5 yards on two returns.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Charlie Jones took over kickoff return duties at the beginning of the Giants' game against Arizona and then assumed punt return responsibilities after Braxton Berrios suffered a foot injury.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Jones replaced Braxton Berrios on kickoff return and eventually on punt return after Berrios was ruled out with a foot injury. Jones contributed a 23-yard punt return that prevented the Giants from starting a fourth-quarter drive in the shadow of their own end zone.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Jones replaced the injured Braxton Berrios and returned a kickoff 23 yards, which was impressive. Special teams earned an A grade.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
Jones had a short return on the opening kick-off, contributing to the Giants' inauspicious start to the game.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Jones was already returning kickoffs and could see action at punt returner in the second half after Braxton Berrios suffered a foot injury.NegativeDepth ChartOct 1, 2026
Jones is behind Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, and Malachi Fields on the Giants' wide receiver depth chart. He caught just eight passes over three seasons with Cincinnati, only one in the past two years, and is seeking offensive opportunities after being limited to return duties.PositiveRoleOct 1, 2026
Jones chose to remain with the Giants' 53-man roster over a reunion with the Bengals, citing his desire to prove himself as more than a returner. He has averaged 9.2 yards on 50 punt returns and 27.3 yards on 45 kickoff returns, and is expected to be paired with Braxton Berrios on kickoff return duty this week against Arizona with Deonte Banks nursing a calf injury and Tyrone Tracy dealing with a knee issue.NegativeDepth ChartSep 30, 2026
Charlie Jones has been added to the Giants roster as part of recent roster changes heading into Week 4.PositiveDepth ChartSep 30, 2026
Jones was added to the Giants' 53-man roster on Tuesday alongside Braxton Berrios. The source emphasizes that both receivers were prioritized for their special teams contributions, which was a key factor in the roster decision.NegativeDepth ChartSep 29, 2026
Charlie Jones was signed by the Giants off the practice squad to fill one of two open roster spots; he played in 33 games for the Bengals over the last three seasons with three touchdowns as a returner (one punt return, two kickoff returns) while playing a limited offensive role.NegativeDepth ChartSep 29, 2026
Charlie Jones, 27, was signed to the Giants' 53-man roster from the practice squad after being signed Sept. 1. A 2023 fourth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, he played 33 games over three seasons for Cincinnati with eight receptions; his primary contribution came as a returner with 50 punt returns (9.2 yards average) and 47 kickoff returns (27.3 yards average).NegativeDepth ChartSep 28, 2026
Previously a reliable punt returner for the Bengals; no longer on the roster as of Week 3, replaced by Ke'Shawn Williams who muffed a punt in the loss to Pittsburgh.NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Wide receiver on Giants practice squad roster.NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026
Newly signed to Giants' practice squad; part of the team's receiving depth following Slayton's release.PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
Return specialist Charlie Jones is one of three return specialists the Giants are effectively carrying without using a roster spot, as each can be elevated three times, giving the team 9 games worth of return specialists before needing to roster one.NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026
Charlie Jones was cut by the Cincinnati Bengals during roster finalization and subsequently signed to the Giants practice squad. The source characterizes his departure as one of the most difficult cuts the team had to make, noting that he had proven he could make game-changing plays in the regular season.NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026
Charlie Jones, a fourth-round pick from the 2023 NFL Draft, was released by the Bengals during final roster cuts. Jones had been the team's return specialist and was competing for the WR6 spot with Ke'Shawn Williams and Mitchell Tinsley; the Bengals selected Williams for the roster spot instead. Jones has since been signed to the New York Giants practice squad.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Charlie Jones has limited receiving production despite his draft pedigree; he has eight career receptions for 69 yards since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 Draft. He became expendable in Cincinnati after the Bengals added promising receivers Dohnte Meyers and Colbie Young and found a new return man in Ke'Shawn Williams late last season. Jones is an excellent athlete with a 4.43 forty-yard dash, 4.14 shuttle, and 6.84 three-cone drill.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Charlie Jones was signed to the New York Giants practice squad after being cut by Cincinnati; he will be coached by John Harbaugh, who saw Jones' special teams ability up close for three years as Ravens head coach. Jones was Cincinnati's primary punt and kickoff returner, returning 50 career punts for 452 yards and a touchdown, plus 47 kickoff returns for 1,284 yards and two touchdowns. Harbaugh's extensive special teams background—including coordinator roles at Cincinnati, Indiana, and Philadelphia—positions him to develop Jones' returner skills. The source notes this could be an opportunity for Jones to shine.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Charlie Jones, a wide receiver from Iowa, was cut from the Cincinnati Bengals and chose not to resign to their practice squad, instead signing with the New York Giants practice squad.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
The Giants signed wide receiver/kick returner Charlie Jones to their practice squad, adding depth in the return game behind primary return man Braxton Berrios. Jones, a 27-year-old fourth-round pick by Cincinnati in 2023, has averaged 9.2 yards on 50 career punt returns and 27.3 yards on 47 kickoff returns across 33 games.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Did not make the 53-man roster despite being considered a candidate for the final wide receiver spot due to his return specialist ability. Jones cleared waivers and did not sign with a practice squad as of the article's writing.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Charlie Jones was released by the Bengals despite being a fourth-round pick in 2023 and the only NFL player with at least one return for a touchdown in each of the last three seasons; the team prioritizes current performance over past production.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
27-year-old wide receiver released by Cincinnati after fourth-round 2023 selection; posted 21 catches on 40 targets for 226 yards and one score through four seasons, dealing with injuries throughout tenure. Darius Alexander notes Jones is a talented receiver with quality return ability and special teams ace credentials who deserves another shot, though he doubts the Giants will add him given their receiver room depth and Braxton Berrios' expected re-signing.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals cut wide receiver Charlie Jones during final roster cuts, despite him being on the Week 1 roster the prior season. The team fully embraced competition at wide receiver during the preseason, resulting in Jones and Tinsley being released to look for other opportunities.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Jones, a fourth-round pick in 2023 and solid return specialist in his time with Cincinnati, was cut from the 53-man roster. He was outshone by Ke'Shawn Williams, Colbie Young, and Dohnte Meyers in the wide receiver competition.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Charlie Jones, the Bengals' primary kickoff returner, has been waived after losing a tight roster battle with other wide receivers competing for the 53-man roster spot. The source indicates Jones was in direct competition with Ke'Shawn Williams and other returner options for a roster position.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Charlie Jones is facing potential roster uncertainty with reports suggesting he may be on his way out of the Bengals organization. The team is still deciding between Jones and Ke'Shawn Williams for the primary returner role, with the sixth wide receiver spot remaining undecided.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Charlie Jones has continued to demonstrate his value as both a returner and receiver; in the preseason finale against Philadelphia, he had a 31-yard punt return and caught two passes for 36 yards, contributing to the competition for final receiver spots behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Charlie Jones has plenty of experience in the Bengals' offense and has been a valuable return option, but the emergence of Mitchell Tinsley, Dohnte Meyers, and Ke'Shawn Williams has made the receiver/returner competition one to monitor closely, putting his roster spot in question.NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Tight end facing potential roster cut or practice squad assignment as the Bengals trim to 53 men; the source uses Jones as an example of a player whose roster status is uncertain heading into the final preseason game and roster cutdown.NegativeDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Dropped from the locks list to the bubble after the second preseason game. The source notes that Jones is a talented return specialist but the coaching staff cannot justify a roster spot over Mitch Tinsley just because of special teams ability; Jones and Tinsley are fighting for the WR6 spot.NegativeDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Jones, described as one of the best returners in the NFL, is in competition with Dohnte Meyers for a roster spot. Meyers' strong camp performance has given him an edge over Jones in the battle for a 53-man roster position.NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Jones is projected to be cut from the 53-man roster; Foster explicitly states he cannot justify keeping Jones if it means Meyers, Tinsley, or Young get cut, indicating Jones loses out in the wide receiver competition despite having trust from quarterbacks and coaches.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Jones has established himself as one of the Bengals' most valuable special-teams players with three career return touchdowns that loom large in the roster equation. However, he didn't help his case as a receiver against Detroit, finishing without a catch (was close to making a long one from Joe Flacco) and recording one fair catch. Meanwhile, Dohnte Meyers made plays on offense, Ke'Shawn Williams had a 48-yard kickoff return and seven-yard punt return, and Colbie Young continued to make plays downfield. Jones' special-teams value could ultimately save him, but if the Bengals decide they can replace his return duties while gaining more offensive versatility from another receiver, he could become vulnerable.NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026
Jones was targeted on a third-and-long pass attempt during the preseason game against the Lions, where Josh Newton broke up the play, indicating he's being used in the Bengals' passing game.