Malone has spent the entire season on New York's practice squad, and he'll now serve a depth role in the team's wide receiver corps. The 2017 fourth-round pick previously appeared in 20 contests with the Bengals, recording seven catches for 75 yards and one touchdown across that span.

Malone was waived by the Bengals during the team's waves of roster cuts. The 2017 fourth-round pick will look to make the most of his opportunity in New York and continue to develop.

Malone had initially survived roster cuts, but when the team was awarded Pharoh Cooper off waivers, became expendable. His cut doesn't come as much of a surprise, considering he was already a surprise to make the initial roster, and faced an uphill battle for snaps. He'll hope to get claimed by another team, but if he doesn't, could find himself back on the Bengals' practice squad.

This was a little surprising because Core was considered a very helpful player on special teams. But coach Zac Taylor opted for Malone because he offers more speed and length at wide receiver.