The Cincinnati Bengals officially activated wide receiver Charlie Jones (thumb) from Injured Reserve on Thursday, and he will be active for Thursday Night Football against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. The Bengals also elevated receiver Shedrick Jackson from the practice squad to the active roster with Tee Higgins (hamstring) missing a second straight game. Jones had been on IR since Sept. 29. The 25-year-old will merely provide receiver depth behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd and Trenton Irwin with rookie Andrei Iosivas (knee) also unavailable due to injury. Jones caught one pass for six yards in his first three NFL games before getting hurt.
Charlie Jones Questionable, Andrei Iosivas Ruled Out For Week 11
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Charlie Jones (thumb) practiced in full all week but is questionable to come off Injured Reserve and play on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, fellow rookie wideout Andrei Iosivas (knee) missed practice all week and has been ruled out. Jones, a fourth-rounder this year, could have an expanded role on Thursday if he's active with both Iosivas and Tee Higgins (hamstring) inactive. However, the 25-year-old still won't be worth a starting lineup spot in fantasy leagues. Tyler Boyd and Trenton Irwin will most likely be the top pass-catchers behind No. 1 Ja'Marr Chase against the Ravens.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Charlie Jones (thumb) was ruled out for Week 10 versus the Houston Texans. He had been designated to return from IR earlier this week but was never activated, making him ineligible to play. While Jones has just one catch this season and isn't typically a notable weapon for Cincinnati, his absence this week is noteworthy with Ja'Marr Chase (back) potentially limited and Tee Higgins (hamstring) inactive. Shedrick Jackson and Stanley Morgan will round out the bottom of the depth chart in Jones' absence.
Bengals Open 21-Day Window For Charlie Jones To Return
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Charlie Jones (thumb) has been on Injured Reserve after suffering a thumb injury early in his debut campaign. On Wednesday, the Bengals opened the 21-day window to activate him from IR. Jones played in three games before being sidelined, catching just one pass for six yards. However, he returned eight punts for 150 yards and a touchdown. Getting him back would mean a boost to the Cincinnati special teams, but he's unlikely to enter the fantasy radar unless the Bengals' receiving corps picks up a ton of injuries. The 25-year-old can be safely ignored in redraft leagues.
The Cincinnati Bengals placed rookie wide receiver Charlie Jones (thumb) on Injured Reserve and acquired linebacker Devin Harper off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys in a corresponding move on Saturday. Jones, a rookie from Purdue, suffered a thumb injury in the Monday night win over the Los Angeles Rams, will now have to miss at least the next four games. The earliest the 24-year-old pass-catcher can return will be on Nov. 5 against the Buffalo Bills. In his first three NFL games, the fourth-round selection had just one catch for a six-yard gain on two targets. Jones also returned eight punts for 150 total yards on special teams.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Charlie Jones (shoulder) will play this season instead of going under the knife. The rookie, who suffered a torn labrum during practice recently, was targeted six times during the preseason loss to the Packers, amassing two receptions for 11 yards. While there's a chance Jones gets shut down at some point, he wasn't expected to contribute much for Cincinnati, anyway, considering the team is loaded with pass-catchers. However, dynasty managers with room to spare can stash him and hope for the best moving ahead.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Charlie Jones (shoulder) is day-to-day, according to head coach Zac Taylor. The rookie, selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, suffered a shoulder injury on Thursday at the end of practice and was taken off the field in a cart. Luckily, it appears Jones avoided something more severe, so he may be back soon and competing for the spot behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Charlie Jones got banged up after making a diving catch during Thursday's practice and was evaluated by trainers for a possible left arm or shoulder injury. For now, there is no further update on his status. The 2023 fourth-round pick is battling for the team's WR4 spot, which could place him on the fantasy radar in deep formats. Jones posted 1,361 receiving yards and 12 scores at Purdue last year. Assuming he's OK, he could be one big injury in front of him away from getting meaningful playing time in Joe Burrow's offense.
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Charlie Jones, who was taken in the fourth round at No. 131 overall on Saturday, could have an immediate impact on special teams in the return game. Jones was the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Year in 2021 for Iowa and has two return touchdowns in his career. He could also be thrust into a prominent receiving role out of the slot if any of Cincy's big three receivers goes down with an injury in 2023. The 24-year-old wideout has the potential to be the team's slot receiver of the future once Tyler Boyd's contract expires following this season. Jones brings positional versatility with deep speed (4.43-second 40) and impressive contested-catch ability.
Charlie Jones Lands In Cincinnati In Late Fourth Round
Purdue University wide receiver Charlie Jones was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 29th pick of the 4th round in the 2023 NFL Draft. Jones posted 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns on 110 receptions in his lone year at Purdue. Jones posted solid numbers in the speed and agility drills at the 2023 NFL Combine and will likely be the Bengals' No. 4 wide receiver as a rookie. While he shouldn't be expected to produce fantasy-relevant numbers in 2023, he could be a solid deep-league bench stash in the case of a Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, or Ja'Marr Chase injury in one of the league's elite offenses.
