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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Backup running back Velus Jones Jr. missed Friday's practice with a hamstring injury, further depleting the Seahawks' running back depth ahead of Monday's game and increasing the workload for Zach Charbonnet and returning rookie Jadarian Price.NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026
Jones Jr. was used in the red zone on Seattle's third opportunity at the 6-yard line but the play resulted in a loss. A run by Jones Jr. lost six yards, with the source noting that offensive coordinator Fleury keeps calling these runs despite poor results. The source also identifies that Grey Zabel lost a key block at the second level and Charles Cross got beaten, leaving the running back with no chance. This negative outcome exemplifies the red-zone execution issues plaguing Seattle's offense.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Seahawks running back Velus Jones Jr. was ruled out with a hamstring injury ahead of Seattle's 20-3 win over Kansas City.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Velus Jones Jr suffered an injury, though the source is not worried about it because Seattle is getting guys back soon.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Jones Jr was ruled out with a hamstring injury suffered in the third quarter of the Seahawks-Chiefs game. He had scampered for 11 yards on the right side of the line earlier in the game before the injury.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 7 SNF game against Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter and did not return to the game. He finished with five carries for eight yards before the injury ended his night.NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. is presumably part of the Seahawks' backfield rotation following Zach Charbonnet's unavailability, as Seattle's run game continues to struggle.NegativeDepth ChartOct 24, 2026
Jones Jr. has been on and off the Seahawks active roster and practice squad, indicating he would not move the needle much in any trade package the Seahawks could offer.NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026
Jones Jr., a former Bears WR, has been receiving rushing attempts for the Seahawks but is positioned as a less-than-ideal option compared to the expected return of Charbonnet and Price. The implication is that the Seahawks' rushing attack will improve once they move away from feeding Jones Jr. carries.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. is serving as a tertiary option in the Seahawks running back rotation while Jadarian Price is on the reserve/injured list and Zach Charbonnet recovers from injury.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Velus Jones Jr got some run over George Holani in the first quarter, picking up 13 yards on the ground as the Seahawks moved into field goal range on their opening drive.NegativeDepth ChartOct 15, 2026
Veteran running back served as Seattle's third-string running back in Week 5 against San Francisco 49ers. Was cut from the 53-man roster ahead of Week 6 and signed to the practice squad; unclear whether he will be elevated to continue in third-string role or if undrafted rookie Robert Henry Jr. will eventually assume that position.NegativeDepth ChartOct 14, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. appears to be the other running back option after the Seahawks added him to their active roster on Wednesday, providing depth behind Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani with Zach Charbonnet sidelined.NegativeDepth ChartOct 14, 2026
Velus Jones was signed to the active roster; he replaces Zach Charbonnet in the running back rotation with Charbonnet sidelined by torn ACL.NegativeDepth ChartOct 14, 2026
Running back Velus Jones Jr. was signed back to the Seahawks' 53-man roster a day after being released to make room for wide receiver Irv Charles; the move adds depth at running back with Zach Charbonnet remaining unavailable.NegativeDepth ChartOct 13, 2026
Released by Seattle in corresponding move to make room for Irv Charles activation; as a vested veteran, he does not have to clear waivers and has already returned to the practice squad.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Has taken over kickoff return duties from Tory Horton despite a concerning fumbling history; career numbers show 63 total touches with 4 fumbles (one turnover every 16 touches, or roughly once every two games). The source questions why the Chicago Bears continued to push Jones as both a running back and primary return specialist given this turnover rate.NegativeDepth ChartOct 6, 2026
Jones Jr. is on the Seahawks 53-man roster at running back amid injuries to Charbonnet (PUP) and Price (IR); he is one of four active RBs on the roster alongside Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Robert Henry Jr.NegativeDepth ChartOct 6, 2026
Jones Jr. is listed on the Seahawks' running back depth chart and was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday, Oct. 3, providing depth amid injuries to Price and Charbonnet.NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. is part of the Seahawks' running back rotation heading into Week 5 without Joe Mixon, alongside Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Robert Henry Jr.NegativeDepth ChartOct 6, 2026
Velus Jones is one of three active running backs on the Seahawks' 53-man roster alongside Emanuel Wilson and George Holani, with Jadarian Price on injured reserve; the team's failed attempt to add Joe Mixon suggests Jones and the other backs are the primary depth options.NegativeDepth ChartOct 6, 2026
Velus Jones Jr is expected to be cut from the Seattle Seahawks active roster to make room for Robert Henry Jr, though he would be re-signed to the practice squad and gain three additional elevations since he does not have to clear waivers.NegativeDepth ChartOct 5, 2026
Velus Jones Sr. has slid up to be the backup running back for the Seahawks behind the primary ball carrier.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Jones, a 2022 third-round pick, was signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad after Price went on IR ahead of Week 4 but has played just two offensive snaps for the Seahawks thus far in 2026.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. was signed off the Seahawks' practice squad on Saturday and appeared in the backfield rotation against the Chargers alongside Wilson and Holani.NegativeDepth ChartOct 5, 2026
The Seahawks signed Velus Jones Jr. off their practice squad on Saturday and used him in the running back rotation during the 30-23 win over the Chargers, providing additional depth at the position.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Jones saw his first two offensive snaps of the 2026 season in Week 4 against the Chargers, indicating minimal involvement in the Seahawks' running back rotation despite the team's 3-1 record.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Velus Jones is seeing situational spot snaps in the Seahawks backfield while the team manages injuries to Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet.NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026
Velus Jones was promoted from the practice squad to fill Jadarian Price's roster spot; Jones has been a key special teams contributor this season but has yet to play an offensive snap for Seattle in 2026 after logging just seven offensive snaps in 2025, leaving his snap distribution at running back uncertain.NegativeDepth ChartOct 4, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. is among the Seahawks' current tailback depth options alongside Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani for Sunday's game against the Chargers, with Price on IR and Charbonnet still recovering from ACL injury.NegativeDepth ChartOct 3, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. was signed off the practice squad to provide additional depth at running back for the Seahawks with Jadarian Price on injured reserve.NegativeRoleOct 3, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. was signed off the practice squad by the Seahawks on Saturday, likely to provide depth at running back in the wake of Jadarian Price's injured reserve placement.NegativeDepth ChartOct 3, 2026
Signed off practice squad ahead of Week 4 game against Chargers to provide depth at RB with Price on IR and Charbonnet unavailable.NegativeRoleOct 3, 2026
Signed to active roster from practice squad ahead of Week 4 vs. Chargers; has played primarily on special teams for Seattle, logging just seven snaps on offense during 2025 season and none in 2026 so far; signed as depth at running back with rookie Jadarian Price out for at least a month with chest injury.NegativeRoleOct 3, 2026
Velus Jones was signed off the practice squad Saturday afternoon to take Jadarian Price's place on the roster following Price's placement on injured reserve.NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026
Running back Velus Jones was elevated from the practice squad for Week 3, providing depth on special teams and in the backfield for the Seahawks.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Elevated from the practice squad to the gameday roster for the season opener against the Patriots.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Velus Jones was elevated from the practice squad and will reprise the special teams role he played down the stretch for Seattle in 2025.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Running back Velus Jones Jr was retained as a vested veteran on the Seahawks' initial 17-man practice squad for the 2026 season, bypassing waivers and going directly to the practice squad.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Velus Jones Jr. was released by the Seahawks and became available to the Packers during the cutdown cycle as a running back option.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Jones has had a good camp in his first proper offseason as a running back and brings experience as a wide receiver, though the source suggests Wright has the edge if Seattle keeps a fourth running back; both could serve as practice squad stashes and game day elevations.NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Running back projected to be cut from the Seahawks 53-man roster.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
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.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
If Jadarian Price doesn't play, Jones Jr would get bulk snaps at running back alongside George Holani.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Titans running back who produced a TD catch out of the backfield during joint practice with Seahawks.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
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.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
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.NegativeUsageAug 16, 2026
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.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
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.PositiveSleeperAug 15, 2026
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.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
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.NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026
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.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Jones Jr is being used as an outlet for quick passing against heavy pressure in situational drills.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
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.NegativeBustNo date
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 fumbled four times in 27 games before being released midway through his third year; his pre-draft specialty as a returner did not pan out, and he later attempted a position change to running back to improve his chances of making the 53-man roster.NegativeBustNo date
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 fumbled four times in 27 games before being released midway through his third year. His pre-draft specialty as a returner did not pan out, and he was eventually moved to running back to improve his chances of making the 53-man roster.NegativeBustNo date
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 fumbled four times in 27 games before being released midway through his third year; his pre-draft specialty as a returner did not pan out, and he was eventually moved to running back to improve his chances of making the 53-man roster.NegativeBustNo date
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 fumbled four times in 27 games before being released midway through his third year; his pre-draft specialty as a returner did not pan out, and he eventually switched to running back to improve his chances of making the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleNo date
Velus Jones is among the healthy running back options in Seattle competing for carries with Zach Charbonnet sidelined on the PUP list.