The third-year wide receiver battled injuries last season.
There is no question that the Cincinnati Bengals offense is going to be stellar this season with Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Mike Gesicki, and so many others returning.
Cincinnati also has numerous young pieces behind the veterans who are ready to make impact plays, like Andrei Iosivas, Jermaine Burton, Chase Brown, and even Charlie Jones.
Jones, the now third-year wideout, is coming off an injury plagued season in 2024, but his special teams impact has been solid since being drafted.
In his rookie season, he returned a punt 81 yards for a touchdown against the Ravens, and the following year, he notched a 100-yard kickoff return in Cleveland to open the game.
CHARLIE FREAKIN’ JONES WITH THE 100-YD KICK RETURN!!!!
: #CINvsCLE on CBS pic.twitter.com/9ObAqsLtQ7
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 20, 2024
He has now returned to OTAs and is practicing with the team after missing the final 10 weeks of last season.
Charlie Jones (core) is back in the mix at wide receiver today.
Jones missed the final 10 weeks last season with a groin & core issues. pic.twitter.com/FHNwDW1hy7
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) May 27, 2025
Although the receiver room is stacked, Jones knows the offense and brings some depth to the position, especially the slot.
He will also likely make his return to help special teams as well.