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NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back projected to be cut from the Seahawks 53-man roster.

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NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Velus Jones split work with Jacardia Wright early on in preseason Week 2.

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NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver/running back will see significant carries and touches in preseason game against Titans on Sunday night as the Seahawks hold out Jadarian Price and other injured backs from the game.

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PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026Field Gulls

Expected to see increased carries in preseason games (Chiefs Friday and Titans Sunday) due to Jadarian Price being held out and other backfield depth issues. With Price unavailable and Emanuel Wilson injured, Jones will get a busy night of work in both contests.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

If Jadarian Price doesn't play, Jones Jr would get bulk snaps at running back alongside George Holani.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Field Gulls

If Jadarian Price doesn't play against the Titans, Velus Jones Jr will get the bulk of the snaps at running back alongside George Holani, as Emanuel Wilson remains out of practice.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Field Gulls

Velus Jones Jr. produced a TD catch out of the backfield during joint practice against the Titans, alongside George Holani, demonstrating offensive versatility and pass-catching opportunity in the Seahawks' backfield.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Titans running back who produced a TD catch out of the backfield during joint practice with Seahawks.

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PositiveValueAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raymond was among Chicago's next three receivers (alongside Odunze and Walker) who all placed above 97th-place DJ Moore in yards per route run efficiency in 2025, supporting the argument that the Bears' 9th-ranked passing attack should not be classified as a 24th-ranked wide receiver room.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Jones subbed in fairly often for George Holani in the first half but gained only 19 yards on seven carries, showing inefficiency in limited preseason opportunities for the Seahawks.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Available running back for Seahawks preseason opener against Dallas Cowboys; featured in game as part of depth rotation while Price, Wilson, and Wright dealt with injuries.

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NegativeUsageAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Velus Jones Jr had a few quality carries in Seattle's run game during the preseason opener, though the ground attack was not explosive overall. He was part of a backfield that showed some bright spots without generating significant yardage.

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NegativeUsageAug 16, 2026Field Gulls

Had a few quality carries in the run game without being explosive; part of a Seahawks ground attack that showed some bright spots but lacked explosiveness overall.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ball-carrier involved in training camp altercation where Rodney Thomas II decked him, sparking a larger fight that drew multiple defenders to Thomas II's side.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Field Gulls

Wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. was involved in a training camp altercation when safety Rodney Thomas II decked him while he was carrying the ball, sparking a broader fight that included multiple Seahawks defenders.

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PositiveSleeperAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jones has reinvented himself as a 'Joker' type RB/WR hybrid who can also return kicks after being cast off by the Chicago Bears; with the Seahawks running back room banged up (Price, Wilson, Wright unavailable; Charbonnet out until October), Jones has a sneaky avenue to crack the 53-man roster while other backs are unavailable or have minimal preseason carries, leveraging his prior WR experience and speed as a change-of-pace option.

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PositiveSleeperAug 15, 2026Field Gulls

Velus Jones Jr., cast off by the Chicago Bears after struggling as a receiver and returner with fumbles and drops, has seemingly reinvented himself as a 'Joker' type RB/WR hybrid who can also return kicks. While not an every-down back, his prior WR experience combined with his speed could make him a sneaky change-of-pace option. With the Seahawks running back room banged up (Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, Jacardia Wright, and Zach Charbonnet all hurt), Velus has an avenue to crack the 53-man roster while other backs ahead of him are unavailable or have minimal preseason carries.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Field Gulls

Versatile weapon Velus Jones Jr. is competing in a roster battle, aiming to force his way onto the Seahawks' 53-man roster during training camp and preseason evaluation.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Field Gulls

Velus Jones Jr is listed as a depth option in Seattle's running back contingency scenario. If Price, Wilson, and Wright are all unavailable, the source indicates that Velus Jones Jr, along with TJ Harden and Justin Jones, would receive most of the touches ahead of George Holani.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026Field Gulls

Jones is an intriguing name to watch due to his flexibility to play wide receiver and in the return game; the source projects him to be cut but expects he should survive waivers and make it to the practice squad.

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PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026Field Gulls

Despite initial resistance to Jones having much of a roster chance, there may be hope for him as a gadget WR/RB hybrid. The source likens him to JD McKissic as a Seahawks comparison, suggesting a potential niche role in the offense.

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PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Despite prior resistance to Jones having much of a roster chance, there may yet be some hope as a gadget WR/RB hybrid; he had at least one explosive run during Football Fest and has been compared to JD McKissic in terms of his potential Seahawks role.

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PositiveUsageAug 9, 2026Field Gulls

RB receiving increased practice reps during Price's absence; the source notes that with Price out, the bulk of the work at practice has gone to the trio of Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Velus Jones Jr., creating opportunity for elevated touches and role visibility.

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NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Jadarian Price sidelined due to lower body soreness, Velus Jones Jr. has received bulk practice work at running back alongside Emanuel Wilson and George Holani during the Seahawks' preseason preparation.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jones Jr is being used as an outlet for quick passing against heavy pressure in situational drills.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Field Gulls

Jones Jr is being used as an outlet option for Sam Darnold in situational drills with heavy pressure, alongside Emanuel Wilson and George Holani.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Velus Jones Jr is a receiver/running back hybrid and is not as strong in pass protection as George Holani or Zach Charbonnet; a lot of pass pro is new to him given his hybrid background. Collectively, Jones, Jadarian Price, and Emanuel Wilson are not as good in pass pro as the top two RBs, which is a reasonable concern for Seattle entering the regular season.

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NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Field Gulls

Jones is a receiver/running back hybrid whose pass protection work is new territory; he and Jadarian Price are among the non-Holani/Charbonnet backs who need development in pass pro, a reasonable concern for Seattle entering the regular season.

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PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.'

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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PositiveValueJul 26, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Based on how this reads, George Holani was the 1st RB with the 1st team, followed by Jadarian Price Wilson didn’t get many 1st team reps (listed in a different report in thread): “George Holani again worked with the starters at running back followed by first-round pick Jadarian Price, free-agent signee Emmanuel Wilson, veteran Velus Jones Jr.” Jadarian Price did have a few plays where his burst stood out according to the reports

Based on how this reads, George Holani was the 1st RB with the 1st team, followed by Jadarian Price Wilson didn’t get many 1st team reps (listed in a different report in thread): “George Holani again worked with the starters at running back followed by first-round pick Jadarian Price, free-agent signee Emmanuel Wilson, veteran Velus Jones Jr.” Jadarian Price did have a few plays where his burst stood out according to the reports

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NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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NegativeBustJul 23, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Originally drafted as a wide receiver in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Velus Jones Jr. caught only 12 passes for the Bears and was ranked last (21st) among Ryan Poles' 2022-2023 draft picks. He switched to running back in 2024 to improve roster chances but fumbled four times in 27 games before the Bears released him midway through his third year, actively costing the team games.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

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.

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