History may repeat itself in the wake of cornerback Adam Jones’ one-game suspension handed down by the NFL Friday.
The last Bengals cornerback to make his first start in his first NFL game came nine years ago in the 2007 opener at Paul Brown Stadium against the Ravens when first-rounder Leon Hall got the nod. With Baltimore back here to open the season Sept. 10, William Jackson is going to duel with Darqueze Dennard in his bid to repeat Hall’s feat.
Jones, 32, who started all 16 games last season and is in the middle of a three-year deal worth about $24 million, can participate when training camp opens July 28.