New York Giants sign former Bengals receiver Charlie Jones to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The New York Giants signed receiver and return specialist Charlie Jones to their practice squad. The move follows his release by the Cincinnati Bengals during the finalization of their 53-man roster. A 2023 fourth-round draft pick, Jones appeared in 33 games over his first three NFL seasons. During his time with Cincinnati, he recorded eight catches for 69 receiving yards and served as a consistent presence on special teams. His tenure included a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in November 2025 and an 81-yard punt return touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens as a rookie. Jones previously navigated health setbacks, including a right ankle injury in 2025 and a groin injury that sidelined him for several weeks in 2024.
- •Charlie Jones joins the New York Giants practice squad after his release from the Cincinnati Bengals.
- •Jones served as a primary returner, logging 42 kickoffs and 13 punts during the 2025 season.
- •He was originally drafted by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
- •Career highlights include a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown and an 81-yard punt return touchdown.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Giants sign Charlie Jones to practice squad
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Charlie Jones, ex-Bengals WR/returner, joins Giants' practice squad
"Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver and returner Charlie Jones signed with the New York Giants' practice squad.
"The former Bengals receiver could get a shot with John Harbaugh in New York.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:49 PMGiants sign Charlie Jones to practice squad
The former Bengals receiver could get a shot with John Harbaugh in New York.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:26 PMCharlie Jones, ex-Bengals WR/returner, joins Giants' practice squad
Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver and returner Charlie Jones signed with the New York Giants' practice squad.
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