Is Adam Jones still an option for the Bengals?

Earlier this offseason, the Bengals elected to decline the option on cornerback Adam Jones’ contract.

Declining said option allowed the Bengals to save over $5 million in cap space for a player who ended the 2017 on Injured Reserve with a groin injury and had hernia surgery this offseason.

Pro Football Focus gave Jones a 47.0 grade for the 2017 season, which ranked below William Jackson, Darqueze Dennard and Dre Kirkpatrick. A 47 grade is considered a “poor” player in PFF’s terms. Even Keivarae Russell had a higher grade as did Tony McRae.

Needless to say, it seemed like a wise move to part ways with the 34-year-old corner (turns 35 on Sept. 30), especially with the emergence of William…