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Jones may be the most surprising offensive cut...he has been one of Cincinnati's primary return specialists...Against Philadelphia, Jones returned three punts for 44 yards, including a 31-yard return, while catching two passes for 36 yards...Bengals ultimately decided that Ke'Shawn Williams could provide enough value as a returner.
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Jones lost return duties to Williams despite strong preseason and established special teams role.

Jones was cut despite being Cincinnati's primary return specialist for the past two seasons and performing well in the preseason finale; against Philadelphia, he returned three punts for 44 yards (including a 31-yard return) and caught two passes for 36 yards. The Bengals decided Ke'Shawn Williams could provide enough value as a returner while offering a different skill set at receiver, effectively replacing Jones' special teams role. Jones was waived rather than released and could potentially be brought back if he clears waivers.

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