Bengals CB David Jones Signs RFA Tender
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Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals cornerback David Jones has signed his one-year tender.
Jones, a fifth-round pick (145th overall) out of Wingate by the New Orleans Saints in 2007, was tendered at the "Original Round" level, which carries a $1.101 million dollar base salary in 2010.
Despite posting five tackles and an interception during the '07 pre-season, the Saints waived Jones at the end of training camp. The Bengals claimed Jones off waivers, and Jones has started 7 of 33 games over his three seasons in Cincinnati, totaling 56 tackles and breaking up 7 passes.
Bengals restricted free agents inebacker Brandon Johnson and guard Evan Mathis have yet to sign their one-year tenders.