The Cincinnati Bengals continued their success with free agency by re-signing restricted free agent cornerback David Jones to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million. With Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph occupying the jobs as starting cornerbacks, Jones will return for his fourth season with the Bengals to compete for the No. 3 spot at cornerback.The Bengals acquired Jones from waivers during the 2007 preseason after he was released by the New Orleans Saints—who selected the former Wingate standout as the eighth pick in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Jones played in 12 games with Cincinnati last season after missing the beginning of the season with an injury. A fractured his foot at the beginning of training camp and was forced him to miss the first four games of the regular season, finishing 2009 with 11 tackles and a deflected pass. He was also a key member on special teams as well.
If he can manage to stay healthy, Jones has an opportunity to play a key factor on a Bengals’ defense that finished ninth overall last season. Over the last two seasons, he’s been effective filling in for both Hall and Joseph when they dealt with injuries.
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