![Adam "Pacman" Jones received his second workout from the Cincinnati Bengals since February.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/hash/bc/75/bc75e0efb7abfa191112fd38a34accd3.jpg "Adam "Pacman" Jones received his second workout from the Cincinnati Bengals since February.")
For the second time in three months, controversial cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones worked out with the Cincinnati Bengals as he attempts to make his return to the NFL. According to a report from John Clayton of ESPN.com, the former Dallas Cowboy and Tennessee Titan traveled to Cincinnati on Tuesday for a workout.
Jones received a workout from the Bengals in February, but left without an offer. His agent has listed Cincinnati as one of four teams recently showing interest in the troubled cornerback who has not played since the 2008 season.
If Jones were to sign with the Bengals, he would most likely be used on special teams as a returner and compete as a backup cornerback since Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph are lock-ins as the starters. Cincinnati has a history of taking gambles on players with troubled pasts—no matter how serious the previous matters have been. Clearly, they are aware of his off-the-field issues, but are more interested to see if he can return to the talent level from 2006 in which he was arguably one of the top defenders in the NFL.
In his sophomore season with the Titans, Jones was considered a threat not only on defense, but special teams. Along with his four interceptions, he returned three punts for touchdowns during the ’06 season. He seemed to be the type of player with a bright future ahead of him as one of the most dangerous cornerbacks in the NFL.
Instead, Jones was unable to stay out of trouble off the field and would eventually face a year-long suspension before his trade Dallas.
After one season with the Cowboys, Jones was released by Dallas in February 2009. He was ineffective on defense and special teams, finishing after with a combined 31 tackles and averaging just 4.5 yards-per-punt.
Jones was suspended for the 2007 season by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as a result for his off-the-field behavior and had been arrested six times. He was acquired by the Cowboys through a trade with the Titans before the 2008 NFL Draft in exchange for a fourth-round pick.
For more coverage on the Bengals 2010 offseason, click here.
Be sure to add the Cincinnati Bengals Examiner as a fan on Facebook!
Want to receive emails for when the latest Bengals article is published? Click the "subscribe" button above!
Comments