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According to Brady Henderson, the Seahawks are signing WR Velus Jones to their practice squad on Wednesday. Seattle also designed G Christian Haynes to

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Talk / October 21

Saints sign RB Velus Jones Jr. to the active roster from the practice squad

The Saints officially placed center Erik McCoy and running back Kendre Miller on season-ending injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. McCoy tore his biceps in Sunday’s 26-14 loss to the Bears, and running back Kendre Miller tore his ACL.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 16

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

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.

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 16

Saints Signing WR Velus Jones Jr

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Saints are signing WR Velus Jones Jr to a contract on Saturday. Jones, 27, is a former third-round pick by the Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Tennessee after transferring from USC.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 23

Panthers urged to give versatile offensive weapon a chance to show what he can do

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Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / December 11, 2024

Panthers HC Dave Canales is asked about team's plans for RB Velus Jones Jr.

Now we know what the Carolina Panthers are classifying the newly-acquired Velus Jones Jr. as. On Tuesday, the team signed Jones Jr. from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad to their active roster.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / December 10, 2024

Panthers signing former Tennessee, USC star WR Velus Jones Jr.

As Velus Jones Jr. tries to find his footing in the NFL, he’s headed to a new city — the Carolina Panthers are signing him off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad, according to FOX’s Jordan Schultz.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / November 25, 2024

Velus Jones Jr.'s Bears Belongings Show Up at Goodwill

I sincerely apologize if you were hoping not to read any more articles about Velus Jones Jr. Even after his release from the Chicago Bears after Week 7, the former third-round pick made some news Monday when his backpack found its way to a local Goodwill.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 16, 2024

Jaguars Elevate Two Players Including WR Velus Jones Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced they have elevated WR Velus Jones Jr. and LB Anthony Pittman from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 11.

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Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / October 29, 2024

Velus Jones Jr. to sign with Jacksonville Jaguars after Chicago Bears release

After the Chicago Bears released him last week, Velus Jones Jr. is set to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, The 33rd Team’s Ari Merov reported. The former USC and Tennessee standout had an up-and-down go during his time in Chicago.

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Bears Give Third-Round Pick Velus Jones Jr. the Boot

It shouldn't have been a shock because of his inactivity, but it was as a result of his draft pedigree. The Bears on Friday placed 2022 third-round draft pick Velus Jones Jr.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 6, 2024

Bears Inactive List Includes Velus Jones Jr. Again

Bears running back/wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. is among the inactive players for Sunday's game with the Carolina Panthers, the fourth straight game he has been inactive since his opening-day muffed kick return.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 22, 2024

Day for Second-Guessers Leaves Bears Coaches with a Defeat

On this day the gaffes didn't belong to Velus Jones Jr. for once. He was only to be found on the inactive list. Instead, it was Bears coaches getting the criticism for decisions in play-calling and for how they used timeouts or even how they approached the next play up in a 21-16 loss to the Colts.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 22, 2024

Bears and Colts Inactives: Velus Jones Jr. Sidelined Again

For the second straight week, running back/receiver Velus Jones Jr. is inactive and joins injured Bears receiver Keenan Allen on the sidelines for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Chicago Bears News / Bleacher Nation / September 19, 2024

Velus Jones Jr. is Practicing with the Wide Receivers Again

Velus Jones Jr. was spotted practicing with wide receivers again — what could it mean?

Chicago Bears News / Bleacher Nation / September 13, 2024

Here We Go Again: It Sounds Like Velus Jones Jr. is Already on Thin Ice

Stop me if you've heard this one before, but it seems as if Velus Jones Jr. is in the dog house.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 12, 2024

Chicago Bears coach has harsh response to Velus Jones Jr.’s ‘lackadaisical’ comment

Velus Jones Jr. is in danger of losing his job in Week 2 after the Chicago Bears receiver muffed a kickoff return against the Tennessee Titans. The field position from Jones’ fumble gave the Titans an easy field goal attempt.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 9, 2024

Is Velus Jones Jr. Through This Time? Maybe Not

Two Bears personnel decisions came under scrutiny following Sunday's 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. The first was Velus Jones Jr. getting back into the game to play running back after he muffed a kickoff in the first half and then kicked the ball directly to charging Tennessee Titans coverage players while he tried to pick it up.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 14, 2024

Ian Wheeler vs. Velus Jones Jr.: Intense running back battle for final roster spot

With 53-man roster cuts looming, Ian Wheeler and Velus Jones Jr. are vying for the last running back position, showcasing their skills and determination in a high-stakes preseason duel.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 6, 2024