Cincinnati Bengals
Adam Jones - #24 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 185 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/30/1983 |
| Birthplace | College Park, GA |
| College | West Virginia |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2005, 1st round, 6th pick by Titans |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 1 | 0 |
Bengals add seven to practice squad
The Bengals announced Sunday that they have signed seven players to the team's practice squad, including 2009 third-round draft pick TE Chase Coffman.
Bengals add QB LeFevour, cut O'Sullivan
The Bengals announced Sunday that they have claimed rookie QB Dan LeFevour off waivers from the Bears. Cincy terminated the contract of QB J.T. O'Sullivan to make room for LeFevour
Bengals, Jaguars exchange defensive backs
Cincinnati acquired S Reggie Nelson from Jacksonville in exchange for CB David Jones and a conditional draft choice in a trade completed Saturday after both teams had gotten down to their 53-man roster limits.
T.O., impact rookies ease blow of Bryant release
The release of WR Antonio Bryant less than six months after signing him to a contract that reportedly paid him close to $7 million in his short time with the club contrasts sharply with the fortuitous decision to sign Terrell ...
NFL will not suspend Browns DL Rogers
The league will not suspend Browns DL Shaun Rogers after his offseason arrest for carrying a gun at a Cleveland airport, although it did fine him one game paycheck.
Bengals release Jeanty, place Nelson on PUP list
The Bengals announced Monday that they have released fifth-year LB Rashad Jeanty in the "waived/failed physical" category and placed second-year S Tom Nelson on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Bengals cut WR Bryant
The Bengals cut WR Antonio Bryant following one of the worst free-agent signings in team history, owing him $7.85 million for not playing a single game.
Searching for QB help next year?
PFW's Eric Edholm identifies the teams that are most likely to seek QB help before the 2011 season begins a year from now.
Bengals' Shipley emerging as dependable target
Rookie WR Jordan Shipley has made an immediate impact on the Bengals' offense in the preseason and has looked like he could be a reliable target for QB Carson Palmer in the regular season.
Report: NFL fines Ochocinco for tweeting
The NFL fined WR Chad Ochocinco $25,000 for tweeting during the Bengals' preseason win over the Eagles.
Agent: Bengals S Wilson (knee) out for season
Bengals S Gibril Wilson will miss the 2010 season after tearing both his ACL and MCL in Friday night's preseason contest against the Eagles, according to his agent.
Five minutes with a legend: Forrest Gregg
For 14 seasons, Forrest Gregg served as the cornerstone of the Green Bay Packers' offensive line. As a coach, Gregg directed the Bengals to a 12-4 record in 1981 and a trip to Super Bowl XVI.
Report: NFL will not suspend Maualuga
The NFL reportedly will fine Rey Maualuga two games' worth of pay instead of suspending the Bengals' linebacker for his DUI in late January.
Bengals ORT Smith still on mend
Bengals ORT Andre Smith's placement on the physically unable to perform list with left foot and conditioning issues at the beginning of training camp was another setback for the No. 6 overall pick in the 2009 draft, who played ...
Cowboys beat turnover-prone Bengals
The Dallas Cowboys forced four turnovers, got three field goals from David Buehler and an interception return for a touchdown by Brandon Sharpe for a 16-7 victory over Cincinnati in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night.
PLAYER NEWS
The Bengals have reached deals with two more of their unrestricted free agents, Jones and receiver Brandon Tate.|||||||
That makes five free agents on defense and six on offense or special teams that have decided to stay with Cincinnati. The Bengals' only notable signing from outside the team has been backup quarterback Josh Johnson, who will compete for the job that opened when Bruce Gradkowski signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent.
Jones says he has no love for the Cowboys, who let him go after one season that was disappointing all-around.|||||||
Jones has rebuilt his career with Cincinnati (7-5), which hosts Dallas (6-6) on Sunday. He's thankful the Bengals gave him the chance after repeated suspensions while with Tennessee and Dallas. Jones is having one of his best seasons in years, playing regularly on defense and ranking among the NFL's top punt returners. Jones says he loves Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, but had other issues with the organization that he won't rehash.
Jones must pay $11 million in damages to two Las Vegas strip club employees injured in 2007 when a lone gunman claiming he was doing Jones' bidding attacked.|||||||
The fact that Jones remains in the NFL is puzzling.
The Bengals re-signed Jones and offensive tackle Anthony Collins on Friday. Cincinnati also signed defensive end Derrick Harvey, a free agent who played for the Broncos last season.|||||||
Jones has played five years in the NFL, and will enter his third season with the Bengals. He was sidelined with a neck injury last season, but still played in eight games, including the last seven as a starter. He had 31 tackles.
Jones pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.|||||||
Jones entered the plea in Hamilton County Municipal Court just as his non-jury trial was scheduled to begin. A second misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest was dismissed in a plea agreement with prosecutors. Judge Brad Greenberg ordered Jones to serve a year of probation, complete 50 hours of community service and pay a $250 fine plus court costs.
