Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Charlie Jones will attempt to play through an injury during his debut season.
Jones suffered an injury during practice ahead of the team’s first preseason game and left the field on a cart.
Ahead of the Bengals kicking off against the Packers in that Week 1 matchup, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Jones suffered a torn labrum, but will opt to play through it instead of shutting down for surgery.
Bengals such as Logan Wilson and Tee Higgins have dealt with similar issues in the past, but an injury that hampers range of motion could be problematic for a rookie trying to make the most of his chances in the base offense while fighting for a starting spot as a returner on special teams.
Jones received six targets in his debut against the Packers, catching two for 11 yards.
