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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Charlie Jones
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Charlie Jones
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.PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a lock on the 53-man roster; the source believes Jones' abilities as a return specialist add him to the lock list, securing his roster spot.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Jones has earned his job on special teams and is projected to make the 53-man roster.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Jones is WR4 on the Bengals' depth chart and also tops the depth chart as a return specialist, indicating a dual role in the offense and special teams.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Charlie Jones has rotated into the WR3 role but has not firmly established himself as the clear third option behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins; training camp could clarify the battle for that spot.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Charlie Jones has rotated into the WR3 role behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but no one has firmly established themselves as the clear third option; training camp could determine who claims that spot.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Charlie Jones has rotated into the WR3 role but has not firmly established himself as the clear third option behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins; training camp could determine the WR3 hierarchy.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Has rotated into the WR3 role but has not firmly established himself as the clear third option behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins; competing with Andrei Iosivas and Mike Gesicki for receiving opportunities.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Projected as a roster lock among the Bengals' six wide receivers on the 53-man roster.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Projected as one of six wide receivers on the Bengals' 53-man roster; listed as a lock for the roster.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Projected as a lock to make the Bengals' 53-man roster as one of six wide receivers; listed among the locked-in receivers alongside Chase, Higgins, Iosivas, and Tinsley.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Projected as a lock for the 53-man roster as one of six wide receivers; the source lists Jones among the locked-in receivers alongside Chase, Higgins, Iosivas, and Tinsley.NegativeRoleNo date
Charlie Jones is identified as a fun piece in the Bengals' receiving corps behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, though depth is thin at the WR3 position.NegativeRoleNo date
Charlie Jones is a fun piece in the Bengals' wide receiver depth chart behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, though depth is thin at the position.NegativeRoleNo date
Charlie Jones is characterized as a fun piece in the Bengals' receiving corps entering 2026 training camp, though depth is thin behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.NegativeRoleNo date
The source identifies Charlie Jones as a fun piece in the Bengals' receiving corps behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, though depth is noted as thin at the position.