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The Seattle Times Seahawks fantasy football takes on Velus Jones
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All The Seattle Times Seahawks insights about Velus Jones
NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Jones Jr. is among the available running backs for Seattle in the preseason, listed alongside Price (assuming recovery), George Holani, and recent free-agent signees Justin Jones and T.J. Harden as the team navigates absences from Charbonnet and Jacardia Wright.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Running back Jones Jr. caught a pinpoint pass down the sideline from backup QB Drew Lock right at the pylon for about a 20-yard TD, getting just enough behind linebacker Ernest Jones IV to make the catch. He also got work at the end of practice at running back.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Jones Jr. was one of four available running backs on Friday with Price out, Charbonnet on PUP, and Wright sidelined. He did not get the bulk of the No. 1 offense work, which went to Holani and Wilson.PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026
Running back Velus Jones Jr. got increased snaps after Jacardia Wright left practice with a leg injury, recording at least three receptions for decent gains during Monday's session.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Running back Velus Jones Jr. was featured on Hard Knocks with the Bears in 2024 during training camp as a former third-round pick on the roster bubble entering his third NFL season. He became a key storyline on the show, with one episode spotlighting his pet ferret, Crash, who died in 2020. Jones characterized the experience positively: 'It was a cool experience. My family got to get some laughs in and everything.' He echoes Nwosu's advice to 'just be yourself and enjoy football. Football is fun. It's the sport you've been playing since you were just a little kid, so literally just have fun with it.'NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
The Seahawks officially changed the position of Velus Jones Jr. from receiver to running back. Jones has played receiver in his NFL career but has been used solely at running back in camp with the team experiencing some depth issues at that spot, indicating a positional shift driven by roster needs.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
The Seahawks officially changed Jones' position from receiver to running back. Jones has played receiver in his NFL career but has been used solely at running back in camp with the team experiencing depth issues at that spot.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Jones Jr., listed as a receiver but with NFL experience at running back, is one of five healthy running backs available to the Seahawks in camp and has played the running back position during camp.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Veteran Velus Jones Jr. worked at running back during training camp practice as part of the team's running back rotation, appearing to work solely at that spot during the no-contact practice.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Velus Jones Jr., listed as a receiver, has played running back during his NFL career with 24 carries for 197 yards overall, including four carries for 32 yards last season with Seattle. He got some snaps at running back during the offseason program and could provide depth at the position with Charbonnet and McIntosh on PUP list.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Listed as receiver but has played running back during NFL career with 24 carries for 197 yards overall, including four carries for 32 yards last season with Seattle; got snaps at RB during offseason program.