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Bengals WR Matt Jones looks impressive against Cowboys in Hall of Fame game

Last week, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Matt Jones was at a disadvantage after he missed most of training camp last week due to a bruised foot. After Sunday’s Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys, he took a step in the right direction by making a case for a spot on the team’s roster. As hard as it may be to get excited about a preseason game, Jones deserves credit...
Via Bengals Post  |  August 09, 2010

Bengals WR Matt Jones hopes to return Thursday after dealing with bruised foot

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Matt Jones hopes to return to practice Thursday after dealing with a foot injury, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. Reports indicated Jones showed up to camp on Tuesday in a boot and is sat out of practice again today because of a bruised foot. With the amount of competition at wide receiver, Jones may need to get back on the field as quickly...
Via Bengals Post  |  August 04, 2010

Former Jaguars Receiver Matt Jones Retiring

Matt Jones had 15 TD's in his four seasons with the Jaguars Gregg Rosenthal of Pro Football Talk is reporting that former Jaguars first round draft pick Matt Jones has decided to end his professional football career. Jones was drafted with 21st pick in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Arkansas where he had a successful college career as a quarterback.  His freakish size and speed led...
Via Jaguars Central  |  November 03, 2010

Pacman Signs With Bengals, Will Be Under Chad's Eye

Pacman Jones has scored an extra life. In Cincinnati. I’m as shocked as you are. The Bengals hosted him for a workout on Tuesday, and I guess that was all she wrote. Jones was getting interest from at least four different teams. This signing makes no GD sense. Never mind that the Bengals were sixth in passing yards allowed, have two first-round draft picks at each corner already...
Via With Leather  |  May 04, 2010

Matt Jones to Sign with Bengals

ESPN’s Chris Mortenson is reporting that former Jacksonville Jaguars WR, Matt Jones, is going to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals. It was reported yesterday that Jones worked out for both the Titans and the Bengals and that both had offered him contracts. Last year, during training camp, as the Chiefs WR needs became apparent, many Chiefs [...]
Via Arrowhead Addict  |  February 12, 2010

Matt Jones looking sharp for Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals official website is claiming that WR Matt Jones has been looking very impressive in teams offseason activities, stating he appears to be in the best shape of his career. The seems to be a strong chance that Jones will be the teams third wide receiver heading into 2010. In 2008. Jones did catch [...]
Via Bengals Post  |  May 14, 2010

Bengals catch Jones; new target for Palmer

One day removed from their workout of cornerback Pacman Jones, Cincinnati has apparantly reached an agreement with wide receiver Matt Jones, who previously played for the Jaguars before his dismissal from the team in March of 2009. Jones possesses excellent speed and has displayed enough ability as a receiver to warrant a contract, but off the [...] Related posts:Pacman gets tryout...
Via NFL News & Rumors  |  February 12, 2010

Jacksonville Jaguars: What Ever Happened to Matt Jones?

When the Jaguars drafted Matt Jones with the 21st overall pick in 2005, expectations were high that he would become the dynamic, deep threat playmaker that the team so desperately ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 21, 2011

Love it or Hate it — Wide Receivers

Brian Quick catches a 58-yard TD. Is Quick the next small school GM Gene product? This past year was quite possibly the most pathetic showing of wide receivers in Jaguars history, OK, not possibly, it was. That’s including the years with Matt Jones and Reggie Williams. The wide receivers this year tanked and didn’t show any signs of improvement until the end of the year, which...
Via Black And Teal  |  26 days ago

Bengals, Jones agree to terms

The Bengals have reached a two-year agreement with Adam “Pacman” Jones. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Your browser does not support JavaScript, therefore the poll can not be rendered.Vovici Online Survey Software The agreement was completed on Thursday following nearly two days of discussions. The former Titans and Cowboys cornerback had his second workout here in less...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog  |  May 06, 2010

Cincinnati Bengals Make an Offer to Matt Jones

Following up on a report from Muckraker Mike, Joe Reedy confirms that the Bengals have an offer on the table for former Titans receiver Matt Jones. The Bengals and Titans have both offered former Jaguars receiver Matt Jones a contract. According to The Tennessean, the Titans have been interested in Jones since last September while Jones [...]
Via Stripe Hype  |  February 11, 2010

Bengals on verge of signing PacMan

Two days after saying acknowledging that there had been conversations about Adam “PacMan” Jones, it looks as if the Bengals are on the verge of signing the oft troubled cornerback. Jones was in town for his second workout with the team in three months. That workout went well and both sides are working toward finalizing an agreement. It is not expected to be completed today. ...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog  |  May 04, 2010

Bengals release WRs Dezmon Briscoe and Matt Jones

According to Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Cincinnati Bengals have released wide receivers Dezmon Briscoe and Matt Jones. After being considered one of the most talented wide receivers in this year’s draft class, the Bengals drafted Briscoe in the sixth round after an impressive career at Kansas. Despite his talent, Briscoe’s draft stock slipped...
Via Bengals Post  |  September 04, 2010

Matt Jones Signs One-Year Deal With Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that the Cincinnati Bengals have come to terms and have signed former Jacksonville Jaguar, Matt Jones. The deal is reported to be for one year, worth $700K.Reports yesterday were that Jones had received contract offers from two NFL teams. The two teams being the Bengals and the Tennessee Titans.A first round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars...
Via NFL Spin Zone - DEACTIVATED  |  February 12, 2010

Pacman back in town

Two days after saying that the Bengals have had conversations with the agents for Adam “Pacman” Jones comes word that the oft troubled cornerback is in town for his second workout in three months. Pacman worked out for the Bengals on Feb. 11, which was also the same workout that wide receiver Matt Jones participated. He has not played since 2008 in Dallas when he played...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog  |  May 04, 2010

Adam "Pacman" Jones Gets First Workout Since '08 Season

I'm not sure how, but we missed this little nugget earlier in the day. Adam Schefter is reporting that Adam "Pacman" Jones may be given the privilege of re-entering the NFL after a workout with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.The Bengals are just full of second chances as they've also offered a contract to former Jacksonville Jaguars' first round pick Matt Jones.Jones, if signed...
Via NFL Spin Zone - DEACTIVATED  |  February 12, 2010

Pacman Jones Still In Bengals Plans?

Joe Reedy of Cincinnati.com reports that the Bengals are one of three teams still looking at DB Pacman Jones:  Ray Savage told The Associated Press on Friday that the Lions, Bengals and 49ers have “great interest”. Jones began his comeback tour in Cincinnati on Feb. 11 but the general reviews were that he wasn’t prepared.  Said Jones’ other agent, Tom Hunter: “The workout...
Via Bengals Gab  |  March 26, 2010

Bengals have interest in Jones

As the Bengals look to add receivers, an interesting name has entered the mix. The Bengals and Titans have both offered former Jaguars receiver Matt Jones a contract. According to The Tennessean, the Titans have been interested in Jones since last September while Jones visited with the Bengals this week. The deal is believed to be slightly [...]
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog  |  February 11, 2010

Titans Offer Matt Jones A Contract

According to The Tennessean, Matt Jones could be back in the NFL for the 2010 season. The wide receiver didn’t participate in the 2009 season after his release from the Jacksonville Jaguars but it appears the Tennessee Titans have offered him a contract. The Titans brought Jones in for a workout [...]
Via My Sports Rumors  |  February 11, 2010

Jones to workout for Bucs; Bears, Cowboys interested?

Former Jaguars WR Matt Jones has a workout scheduled with the 0-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and is on a short list of free agents for several other teams, including Dallas and Chicago, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. Jones was a productive receiver for one season with Jacksonville, but off the field issues, including drug use, derailed [...]
Via NFL News & Rumors  |  October 13, 2009

Bengals Release WR Matt Jones

The Cincinnati Bengals have released wide receiver Matt Jones, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, citing a league source. Jones, a fifth-year pro who spent his first four season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, had 4 receptions for 54 yards in five preseason games with the Bengals. Three of those catches were in the team's first preseason game against the Dallas...
Via GridironFans.com  |  September 04, 2010

Bengals WR Matt Jones Underperforming At Recent Camp?

According to the Dayton Daily News, wide receiver Matt Jones looked very ordinary at the Bengals most recent mandatory minicamp. There were multiple reports that Jones was in the best shape of his career and was almost a lock for the third receiver spot, so you can see how far he's fallen already. He apparently showed "little burst off the line", didn't fight for...
Via GridironFans.com  |  June 20, 2010

Should the Titans sign Matt Jones? Yea or nay?

Drexel recently wrote about the possibility of the Titans adding another wide receiver. One name he mentioned, former Jacksonville Jaguar WR Matt Jones, is having a workout and physical for the Titans today. It says something about the team's confidence in their receiving corps, most notably Paul Williams and Lavelle Hawkins, that they would consider Jones, who was released...
Via MVN Jaguars  |  September 03, 2009

Matt Jones Is A Good Fit For The Bengals

It’s about friggin’ time . The former Arkansas quarterback and Jacksonville Jaguars receiver, Matt Jones , appears to finally be getting another crack at the NFL after sitting out the entire 2009 season. Jones, who was released during the 2009 offseason following cocaine allegations, sat out the entire 2009 NFL season as he was unable to find [...]
Via Gridiron Experts  |  February 12, 2010

Bengals WR Matt Jones Eager For A Fresh Start

Now that Matt Jones has his foot in the Cincinnati Bengals' door, he's determined to prove he belongs there on a long-term basis after signing a one-year contract last month, Jones is eager for this fresh start after being out of football last year and dealing with issues involving drugs, including brushes with the court system and the NFL substance-abuse policies. "...
Via GridironFans.com  |  March 28, 2010
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