The Cincinnati Bengals have elected to decline the option on cornerback Adam Jones’ contract. The deadline for the decision was March 14, the start of the new league year. For now, this ends Jones’ tenure with the Bengals.
Adam Jones has been told Bengals won’t pick up his option but would like him back to compete as nickel and returner.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) March 9, 2018
Declining the option means Jones is no longer a member of the Bengals, though the team may look to bring him back at a more reasonable price, according to Geoff Hobson.