Charlie Jones Joins Giants Practice Squad | NFL News

0:00It's September 1st. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. So word on the street is Charlie Jones, who used to be with the Bengals, has found a new home. He's officially signed to the New York Giants practice squad. This comes after the Bengals decided to let him go, as they were trimming down their roster to the final 53 players. This was a fourth round pick for Cincinnati back in 2023. Over his three seasons there, he played in 33 games. He had 8 catches for 69 yards, but his real value was often on special teams, especially with kick returns. Remember that electrifying 98 yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Bears in November? That was him. He also had another kickoff return for a touchdown earlier in his career as a rookie against Baltimore. He's shown he can make big plays. Now it wasn't all smooth sailing. He dealt with some injuries, including an ankle issue and a groin injury that kept him sideline for a good chunk of last season.

1:01But the Giants are clearly seeing the potential and giving him another shot. It's always interesting to see how players navigate these transitions in the league. The practice squad is a crucial stepping stone. And for Jones, it's a chance to prove himself and potentially climb the depth chart with his new team.