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Signed to active roster Seattle signed Jones from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Seahawks needed running-back depth ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers after rookie Jadarian Price (chest) was placed on IR. Jones should slide into the team's No. 3 RB role behind Emanuel Wilson and George Holani. Jones was previously elevated from the practice squad twice this season and has logged 39 snaps, all on special teams.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Jones was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Commanders, failing to log a snap on offense. The running back was on the field for 22 snaps with the special-teams unit, but he didn't record any stats. Jones can be elevated one more time before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Jones was elevated for the Seahawks' Week 1 win over the Patriots, playing 17 snaps on special teams and none on offense. With Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani all healthy and active, Jones will likely fulfill a similar role as a special teams ace in Sunday's game against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Elevate S Maxen Hook & RB Velus Jones Jr. From Practice Squad The Seahawks elevated safety Maxen Hook and running back Velus Jones Jr. from their practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game against the Comman...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Jones played 17 special-teams snaps during Wednesday's 13-10 win versus the Patriots.

Impact Jones' only notable involvement in Week 1 came in the third quarter when he downed a punt at New England's six-yard line, setting up a three and out. The Seahawks will be able to elevate him twice more before they'd have to sign him to the active roster for him to suit up.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Elevated from practice squad Jones was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Wednesday's game against New England, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact It's unknown what kind of role Jones will have for the opener, though it's reasonable to believe his elevation from the practice squad was purely for depth purposes. The 2022 No. 71 overall pick appeared in three regular-season games for the Seahawks during the 2025 campaign, totaling 32 yards off four carries

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Seattle's practice squad The Seahawks signed Jones to the practice squad Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Seahawks waived Jones during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back was a practice squad staple of the team in 2025 and immediately went to reprise his role in 2026 after clearing waivers. Jones was elevated to the active roster for three regular-season games with the Seahawks in 2025, rushing four times for 32 yards. The 29-year-old also played in the wild-card game against the 49ers and the Super Bowl against the Patriots, accumulating 39 total snaps and six rushes for 10 yards over the two playoff contests.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Signs reserve/future deal Jones signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact The running back was elevated to the active roster for Super Bowl LX, played 23 snaps on special teams and downed a punt on New England's two yard line. Jones appeared in three games for Seattle during the 2025 regular season, carrying the ball four times for 32 yards.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Jones reverted to Seattle's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jones was elevated to the active roster ahead of the Super Bowl and played 23 snaps on special teams and downed a Michael Dickson punt on New England's two-yard line. The 28-year-old appeared in three regular-season games with the Seahawks during the 2025 season and rushed for 32 yards on four carries.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Santa Clara The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jones was elevated for the NFC Championship Game against the Rams, but ended up inactive on game day as the Seahawks chose Cam Akers to be the No. 3 running back behind Kenneth Walker and George Holani. A similar fate is likely in store for Jones this Sunday as the Seahawks take on the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 3 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Reverts to Seattle's practice squad Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jones and Cam Akers were both elevated to the Seahawks' active roster Saturday, though the former ended up being a healthy scratch for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. Super Bowl LX against the Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 8 will be Jones' last opportunity to be elevated to Seattle's active roster this season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for NFC Championship Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams.

Impact Jones and Cam Akers were both elevated from the practice squad to the Seahawks' active roster Saturday. However, it will be the latter that joins George Holani as the team's backup running backs behind Kenneth Walker for Sunday's playoff contest while Jones observes the game in street clothes.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Seahawks elevated Jonesfrom the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones will join George Holani and Cam Akers as a backup to Kenneth Walker for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. The elevation likely comes due to the absence of Zach Charbonnet (ACL), who suffered a season-ending injury in last Saturday's win over the 49ers. The 28-year-old has played just 20 offensive snaps this year, with 11 coming in last week's win.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jones played 16 snaps (11 on offense, five on special teams) during the Seahawks' 41-6 win over the 49ers during Saturday's NFC divisional game. He logged six carries for 10 yards, all of which came late in the fourth quarter in garbage time. Jones could have an elevated role in the Seahawks' offense for the NFC Championship Game against the Rams this Sunday after Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL against San Francisco, though George Holani (hamstring) could be activated from injured reserve this week to provide depth in the backfield.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

May be headed for larger role Jones could take on an elevated role in Seattle's backfield after Zach Charbonnet suffered an ACL tear in Saturday's divisional-round win over San Francisco, Jeff Howe of The Athle...

Impact Charbonnet's postseason is over due to the injury, leaving Kenneth Walker alone atop the Seahawks' RB pecking order. The duo of Walker and Charbonnet consistently shared the backfield in a near-even split during the regular season, but chances are Walker will be tasked with taking a higher percentage of handoffs with Charbonnet out of the picture. Nonetheless, there's now an opportunity for another RB to make an impact as Walker's backup, and Jones certainly figures to be in the mix. He was elevated ahead of Saturday's victory and served as the team's third RB against the 49ers, carrying six times for 10 yards. It was just the second time this season that Jones took any handoffs during a contest, but the only other healthy running back currently on Seattle's roster or practice squad is Cam Akers.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Elevated from practice squad The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of their divisional-round matchup versus the 49ers, John Boyle of the team's official site r...

Impact Jones was elevated three times during the regular season and carried the ball four times for 32 yards while seeing playing time on both offense and special teams. The 28-year-old could serve as the team's No. 3 running back behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet during Saturday's game.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Jones was elevated for the third game in a row ahead of Sunday's 18-16 win over the Colts, failing to record any stats while playing one offensive snap and 20 snaps on special teams. The running back will now need to be officially signed to the active roster in order to appear in another game this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for third straight The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact This marks Jones' third consecutive elevation. He's worked almost exclusively on special teams, though he did earn four carries in Seattle's blowout win in Week 14.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Jones reverted to Seattle's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jones was elevated from the practice squad each of the past two weeks. He logged six of 62 offensive snaps Sunday against Tampa Bay and carried four times for 32 yards while also recording 16 snaps on special teams. Jones' offensive work Sunday came entirely in garbage time with the Seahawks holding a big lead, and he doesn't figure to be a big part of the offense in future games for which he's active unless there are injuries ahead of him in the RB pecking order.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 14 The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jones will be elevated for the second consecutive week after playing 17 special teams snaps for the Seahawks in their Week 13 win over the Vikings. The running back was not a participant in the Seahawks offense, and with Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet, and Cam Akers all healthy, that is unlikely to change this Sunday. Jones can be elevated one more time before he would have to be officially signed to the active roster.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Jones was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 26-0 win over the Vikings, most notably downing a punt from Michael Dickson in the fourth quarter. The running back didn't record any additional stats over his 17 snaps with the special-teams unit in the game. Jones can be elevated two more times before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 13 The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jones will be available to play Sunday against the Vikings. He appeared in five regular-season games for the Saints before being released in late October and mostly contributed on special teams.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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