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Saints Sign Former Bears Running Back, Might Use Him As Running Back

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Colin Keane | Last updated Mar 16, 2025 8:20 AM ET

The New Orleans Saints added a multi-positional player to their roster on Saturday; but what will his role be on Kellen Moore’s team?

Per a new report on Saturday night from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, it appeared the Saints had added a receiver to their depth chart.

“Wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. is signing with the #Saints, per source,” Fowler posted to X. “Former third-round pick by Chicago (Bears) was last with Carolina (Panthers).”

Jones Jr., the No. 71 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Tennessee, has tallied 135 receiving yards on 12 receptions in his career to go along with 1,096 return yards.

But will Jones Jr. be utilized as a receiver for New Orleans or as a running back? He also has 165 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on his NFL resume.

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