Cincinnati has long been a haven for a multitude of players with a history of deviant behavior, and while the team has attempted to rid itself of the negative images associated with those individuals, they haven’t exactly gone out of their way to avoid signing them if their talent level is good enough for them to contribute.

So it comes as little surprise that the Bengals brought in former Titans and Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones for a workout with the club on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jones has been out of the league since his dismissal from Dallas early on in 2009, but has seemingly stayed away from the confrontations with law enforcement officials that dogged his career from day one.

The Bengals do have a need for depth at the corner position, and while Jones struggled at times as a Cowboy, he clearly exhibited plenty of talent during his tenure in Tennessee, and head coach Marvin Lewis may decide to give him a chance to prove his value in the off-season and in training camp. No contract offer is yet forthcoming, but Jones is free to sign at any time and would likely receive clearance from the league when he does, given the amount of time he’s been away from football.

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