According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, former first-round pick Adam "Pacman" Jones received his first workout from a NFL team after he worked out with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.
Jones was released in February 2009 after a one-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys. He was traded to the Cowboys from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft—despite the chance he may not even be reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
After an impressive sophomore season with the Titans, Jones was arguably one of the most dangerous players in football. Not only was he a threat as a cornerback on defense, but on special teams as well. Jones returned three punt returns for a touchdown to go along with his four interceptions.
Jones is one of two players making headlines with the Bengals this week. On Thursday, the team made an offer to former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones—who also has a troubled past with the law.
It may be just one workout, but it should be interesting to see if Marvin Lewis and company take a gamble with Jones. Despite his troubled past, signing Pacman may be worth the risk if he can find a way to return to the playing level from a few years ago.
If any team knows a thing or two about taking risks with troubled players, it’s the Cincinnati Bengals. Just look how the Cedric Benson situation worked out.
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