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Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:42:05 -0700
Free-agent WR Matt Jones (Bengals) plans to retire from the NFL, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. Jones declined an invite to try out for the Washington Redskins.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:24:17 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have released WR Dezmon Briscoe, WR Matt Jones, PK Dave Rayner and SS Kyries Hebert, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:07:16 -0700
Cincinnati Bengals WR Matt Jones (undisclosed) and DT Tank Johnson (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 23, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:12:19 -0700
Cincinnati Bengals WR Matt Jones (foot) is dealing with a bruised foot and will run Wednesday, Aug. 4, to see if he will be able to practice Thursday, Aug. 5, reports Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:44:32 -0700
Cincinnati Bengals WR Matt Jones could be one of five receivers on the team's roster fighting for a single roster spot, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:48:05 -0700
Cincinnati Bengals WRs Jerome Simpson, Matt Jones, Dezmon Briscoe and Quan Cosby will compete for the final two wide receiver spots on the roster during training camp, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wed, 12 May 2010 11:44:03 -0700
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he has been impressed with how WR Matt Jones has performed this offseason and believes he will be able to help the offense, reports Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com. "I've been impressed with him. It's going to be fun to watch. He's feeling good about himself. He's got the quarterbacks feeling good about his abilities. We've got to get things to help him help us," Lewis said,
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:00:26 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said WR Matt Jones has to earn his way onto the final roster next season. "We're not locked into him. We're only investing in his chance for him to make it. That's what you should be doing this time of year," Lewis said.
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:04:49 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer said he is excited about the team's signing of WR Matt Jones because it gives him another target. "I'm excited to see what Matt can do. Any time you add a big fast guy there's more potential for big plays, which is what we're looking for," Palmer said.
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:52:51 -0800
Contrary to a previous report, Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals do not plan on using WR Matt Jones at tight end because he is not big enough.
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:51:51 -0800
Ken Paxson, of the Dayton Daily News, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are planning on using WR Matt Jones at tight end, sources have told the Daily News' Carlos Holmes.
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:20:37 -0800
Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the Cincinnati Bengals decided to sign WR Matt Jones even though he struggled during his workout, according to two team sources. "It was one of the worst workouts I have ever seen. I don't care how fast his 40 time is or was, he's a slow-twitch athlete," one of the sources said.
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:39:24 -0800
Updating a previous item, Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the Cincinnati Bengals offered WR Matt Jones a salary guarantee if he gets hurt after Week 1 of the 2010 season. The Tennessee Titans had offered to guarantee Jones half his salary in the event he got injured.
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:01:28 -0800
Updating a previous report, Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans offered WR Matt Jones a two-year deal worth around the league minimum, but Jones decided to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:05:48 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said he is happy that the Bengals signed WR Matt Jones because it gives their offense another weapon to use.
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:21:16 -0800
Updating previous report, Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) to a one-year deal worth around $700,000.
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:41:50 -0800
Updating previous reports, Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will sign unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars).
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:30:39 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) is expected to decide Friday, Feb. 12, between signing with the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans.
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:29:00 -0800
Updating a previous item, Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have offered free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) a contract. The deal is believed to be slightly above the league minimum of $630,000.
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:54:45 -0800
Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) is considering the Cincinnati Bengals after visiting with team officials this week.
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:54:19 -0800
Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans have offered a contract to free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) and are awaiting his decision, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:24:35 -0700
Jim Flynn and Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, report the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worked out free-agent WRs Matt Jones (Jaguars), David Tyree (Giants), Yamon Figurs (Lions), Jordan Kent (Seahawks) and Chris C. Davis (Titans) Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:13:37 -0700
Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports the Chicago Bears, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins have shown interest in free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars), according to sources.
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:06:35 -0700
Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) will work out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to league sources.
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:42:23 -0700
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Chicago Bears have expressed interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars).
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:30:54 -0700
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Dallas Cowboys have expressed interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars).
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:11:27 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the National Football Post, reports the Tennessee Titans are scheduled to work out unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) Thursday, Sept. 3.
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:27:47 -0700
Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys are still not interested in adding free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars). Jones' agent, Dave Butz, had contacted the Cowboys.
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:35:09 -0700
Jeff Dickerson, of ESPNChicago.com, reports unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) said during a radio interview that his agent has spoken with the New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys. He believes he will sign with a team sooner rather than later.
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:11:10 -0700
Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the agent for free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) said he has spoken with several teams about possible interest in Jones, although nothing concrete seems imminent. "We've had dialogue with multiple teams," agent Dave Butz said. "I think (his prospects for catching on with a new team) are excellent. We're excited now to find the best fit for Matt. He's scot-free as far as punishment and ready to have a great year."
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:27:43 -0700
Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Dave Butz, agent for unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars), said he has spoken with several teams about Jones but nothing concrete is imminent.
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:23:03 -0700
Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) has spent more than $15,000 to train in seclusion with a team of specialists while at IMG Academies. Jones' agent, Dave Butz, said he has spoken with several teams about possible interest in Jones, but nothing appears imminent. Butz said, "We've had dialogue with multiple teams. I think [his prospects for catching on with a new team] are excellent. We're excited now to find the best fit for Matt. He's scot-free as far as punishment and ready to have a great year."
Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:49:11 -0700
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) is free to resume his NFL career now that his graduation from Washington County Drug Court has wiped away a felony drug charge. Circuit Court Judge Mary Ann Gunn warned Jones Monday, July 6, that since he has completed the program, drug court is no longer an option if he is arrested again. Jones will remain in the league's substance abuse program until 2010.
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:58:12 -0700
Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has ruled out the possibility of signing unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars).
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:52:39 -0700
Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team has no interest in free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars).
Wed, 27 May 2009 20:24:57 -0700
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears are unlikely to pursue free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars). General manager Jerry Angelo said, "He was a first-round draft pick and he is a very talented player, but it's case by case. We're not quick to move on any player." Angelo added, "Guys make mistakes, move on, and become better people. Some guys have patterns of bad behavior and continue to have those patterns. I'm not saying that about Matt Jones. What I'm saying is we have to do our homework. And then you have to look at what value that person brings to your football team irrelevant of his off-the-field issues."
Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:06 -0700
Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports Dave Butz, agent for unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars), said the NFL told Jones he would be fined but not suspended as a result of his violation of a court-mandated drug program. Jones violated the drug program when he drank alcohol during an outing. Jones has been fined $50,000 but is appealing the fine.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:07:10 -0700
Bob Glauber, of Newsday, reports the New York Jets' interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) has cooled, and they likely will not try to sign him.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:17:28 -0700
Bob Glauber, of Newsday, reports the Dallas Cowboys are interested in free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars) as a possibility, but only after the NFL determines whether he will face additional sanctions as a result of his parole violation.
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:21:39 -0700
Bob Glauber, of Newsday, reports the Dallas Cowboys may show interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars), according to league sources.
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:10:24 -0700
Bob Glauber, of Newsday, reports the New York Jets may show interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars), according to league sources.
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:06:12 -0700
ESPN.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have released WR Matt Jones, a league source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:37:21 -0700
The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones was released from jail a day early Saturday, March 14. Jones was ordered to stay in jail until Sunday, March 15, after he violated his probation by drinking beer. Jones had asked to be locked up rather than spending six weeks in a treatment facility.
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:00:29 -0700
4029tv.com reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones is being held in the Washington County Jail for allegedly violating his probation. Jones was called in for a random drug test Feb. 27 as part of his treatment for being caught with cocaine. The treatment center received the results late last week and he tested positive for alcohol. Jones admitted to a judge that he drank the day before the test when he was playing golf with some of his friends. The judge set his bond at $150,000. If he does make bond, he will have to go to treatment for six weeks.
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:52:54 -0800
ESPNews reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones' suspension was upheld by the NFL and he will begin serving a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Jones' appeal was denied by the NFL.
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:35:15 -0800
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones participated in practice Friday, Dec. 5, after missing practice Thursday, Dec. 4, because he was appealing his four-game suspension. He will play in the team's Week 14 game. He expects to hear about his appeal next week.
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:29:06 -0800
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 4, but his absence was not injury related. He should return to practice Friday, Dec. 5.
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:48:47 -0800
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones should return to the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 4. His absence from practice Wednesday, Dec. 3, was not injury related.
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:50:54 -0800
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones finished with a career-high eight catches in Week 13. His eight catches totaled 104 yards, which was the fifth 100-yard game of his career.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:59:56 -0800
The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones had eight receptions for 104 yards during the team's Week 13 game.
