Bengals' Charlie Jones: Logs full practice Thursday
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Jones (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Jones' ability to practice in full Thursday indicates he is past his rib injury and on track to play against the Jets on Sunday. The 2023 fourth-rounder has mostly served as a returner and recorded 423 yards on 18 kickoff returns and 78 yards on six punt returns through seven regular-season games.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Still working through rib injury
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Jones (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Jones was cleared of a rib injury to play in the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Steelers, when he played two snaps on special teams and recorded a fair catch on a punt. He's still nursing the injury, but a full practice Thursday or Friday would put him on track toward being available for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Chance to play vs. Pittsburgh
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Jones (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Steelers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Jones was able to overcome an Achilles injury to play in Sunday's 27-18 loss to the Packers, but he picked up a rib injury in the process. He was able to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity, giving him a chance to play in Thursday's AFC North bout. Jermaine Burton and Samaje Perine would likely serve as the Bengals' returners on kickoffs and punts if Jones is not cleared to suit up.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: DNP again Tuesday
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Jones (ribs) was estimated as a DNP on Tuesday's practice report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Jones has posted back-to-back DNP estimates to begin the week, putting his status in jeopardy for Thursday night against the Steelers. If Jones can't play, Jermaine Burton would make sense as the next man up to handle return duties for the Bengals.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Estimated as DNP
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Jones (ribs) was estimated as a DNP on Monday's practice report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Jones must have injured his ribs in Sunday's loss to the Packers, as he went into that contest battling some Achilles pain before being cleared to play. Jones has logged just four offensive snaps all season but handles kickoff and punt returns for the Bengals. If Jones is unable to play Thursday night against the Steelers, Jermaine Burton could get the call to handle return duties.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Cleared to face Packers
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Jones (Achilles) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Jones upgraded to full practice participation Friday after a pair of limited sessions. He played through this injury in the Week 5 loss to the Lions and should handle his usual role as a returner on punts and kickoffs against the Packers.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Limited to open week
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Jones (Achilles) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Jones was dealing with an Achilles injury heading into the Bengals' Week 5 clash against the Lions. He was cleared to play in that contest and finished the game with 154 yards on six kickoff returns and six yards on one punt return (along with three fair catches) in Sunday's 37-24 loss. The 2023 fourth-rounder is still working through his Achilles injury, but he would avoid an injury designation heading into Week 6 against the Packers if he were to upgrade to a full practice participant over the next two days.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Questionable for Sunday
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Jones (Achilles) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
Although Jones logged three consecutive DNPs during the Bengals' week of practice, he's got a chance to suit up Sunday. The Purdue product has tallied 238 total return yards over Cincinnati's first four games this season. If he's sidelined in Week 5, Jermaine Burton is likely to serve as the team's top return specialist.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Jones (Achilles) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Jones has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to an Achilles injury, though he was able to work off to the side during Thursday's session. He would likely have to log at least a limited practice Friday in order to have a realistic chance of playing in Sunday's home game against the Lions. Jones has primarily served on special teams as a returner this season, so his absence would open the door for Jermaine Burton and Samaje Perine to take on those duties.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Estimated DNP with Achilles injury
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Jones (Achilles) was estimated as a DNP Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
The Bengals held a walkthrough practice Wednesday, so Jones' lack of participation is an estimate. It's a new injury for Jones, who has played in all four games this season. He's seen just four snaps on offense for the Bengals, but Jones handles return duties for Cincinnati.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Active at OTAs
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Jones (groin) participated during OTAs on Tuesday, Ryan Meyer of the Bengals' official site reports.
Jones missed Cincinnati's last regular-season game of the 2024 campaign due to a groin issue, but he seems to be back to full strength with offseason workouts underway. He was involved more as a returner last season than on offense, something that doesn't figure to change much in 2025 as long as Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins remain available.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Questionable for Week 18
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Jones (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Steelers.
Jones has been sidelined since Week 8 due to a groin injury, but he has a chance to return for Saturday's AFC North clash after logging limited practices all week. Given the playoff implications, Jones might suit up for the Bengals' regular-season finale even if he isn't at 100 percent health. Jermaine Burton and Isaiah Williams would continue to serve as Cincinnati's kickoff and punt returners, respectively, if Jones is not cleared to play.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Out Week 16
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Jones (groin) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game versus the Browns.
Jones has been sidelined since Week 8, but he appears to be inching closer to a return. However, that will have to wait another week. As a result, Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams figure to remain the Bengals' top kick and punt returners.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Questionable for Sunday
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Jones (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Jones' groin injury has kept him out since Week 8, and he's now at risk of missing yet another outing. The second-year pro likely will remain the Bengals' kick and punt returner if he's able to return versus Cleveland, but if he's unable to play, Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams are primed to be Cincinnati's top kick and punt returners, respectively.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Limited Wednesday
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Jones (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Jones has been sidelined for the Bengals' last seven games due to a groin injury, so Wednesday's limited session could be a sign he's nearing a return to the field. The second-year wideout's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best indication of whether he can return in Week 16, when the Bengals host the Browns. If Jones misses his eighth consecutive game Sunday, expect Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams to serve as Cincinnati's top kick and punt returners, respectively.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Inactive Sunday
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Jones (groin) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Titans.
The kick and punt returner got in a limited practice session Friday after missing the sessions earlier in the week, but he will now sit for the seventh straight game due to the groin injury. Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Williams should serve as the top kick and punt returners, respectively, in Jones' place.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
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Jones (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Jones has missed five consecutive games and doesn't appear particularly close to a return. Isaiah Williams has handled punt-return duties in Jones' absence.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Inactive for Week 14
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Jones (groin) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Cowboys.
Jones will miss his fifth straight contest, allowing Isaiah Williams and Jermaine Burton to handle more returner duties for Cincinnati.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Questionable for Week 14
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Jones (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Jones was limited in practice all week due to a groin injury, which has kept him sidelined for the Bengals' last four games. If he were to return for Monday's game, Jones would likely reclaim his spot as the Bengals' top kick and punt returner -- otherwise those roles would be filled by Jermaine Burton and Isaiah Williams.
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Bengals' Charlie Jones: Not expected to play Week 13
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Jones (groin) is doubtful to suit up Sunday against Pittsburgh.
Jones was able to log a limited practice both Wednesday and Thursday but was then a DNP on Friday, and it's likely that he'll miss his fourth straight game. The second-year wideout hasn't played more than 11 snaps on offense in any contest this season, but he was working as the Bengals' top kick returner prior to getting hurt. That role figures to be filled by Jermaine Burton on Sunday with Jones out of action.
