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Impresses as running back Jones rushed six times for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 33-6 preseason win over the Bills on Saturday.

Impact On August 6, coach Matt Eberflus vowed to experiment with Jones as a running back. Eberflus was true to his word, and Jones handled six carries with the reserves, including a 19-yard run and a short touchdown. The Bears invested a third-round pick on Jones in 2022, and aside from contributions on special teams, the team has gotten very little offensive production from him. It may be difficult for the third-year player to move into the top-three spots on the depth chart, but this showing certainly didn't hurt Jones' chances of seeing more work as a running back.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Velus Jones Jr. wins pylon race for 4-yard TD in first action at RB Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. runs it into the end zone from 4 yards out to give the Bears a 10-point lead.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Velus Jones Jr. wins pylon race for 4-yard TD in first action at RB position

AUGUST 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Getting backfield reps Coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday that the Bears will "experiment" with Jones at the running back position during and leading up to Saturday's road preseason game against the Bills,...

Impact Eberflus praised the "versatility of the talent and the skillsets that [Jones] offers our offense." The 2022 third-round pick has done worryingly little across two seasons with the Bears, with just four catches for 20 yards on seven targets, plus eight carries for 51 yards, across 14 regular-season games last year. It's possible that working out of the backfield can spark something for the 27-year-old, who may also benefit from the NFL's revised kick return rules this season. Still, it's difficult to imagine Jones earning consisted touches in a running back room that already houses D'Andre Swift, Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Velus Jones Jr. Facing Uphill Battle to Be Active Penalty and dropped pass have Velus Jones Jr. trying to impress simply to be active on game days.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Minimal usage in loss Jones caught one pass for four yards in the Bears' 30-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Jones has yet to play more than 12 percent of the offensive snaps in any game, and he has just 31 scrimmage yards on the season. His best value is in leagues that award points for return yardage, as Jones has been seeing increased use as a kickoff returner since Week 6.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. shoulders blame for dropped touchdown pass: "It's real devastating"

Velus Jones Jr.'s dropped touchdown pass was probably the lowest point of yet another rough game for the Chicago Bears

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Bears' Velus Jones Slipped and Dropped the Easiest Touchdown Velus Jones lost his footing and it cost the Bears an easy touchdown.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Velus Jones Jr. drops surefire 40-yard TD pass by Bagent Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. drops a surefire 40-yard touchdown pass from Bears rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • NFL.COM

Catches one pass in win Jones failed to gain a yard on his only reception in the Bears' 30-12 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact Jones has touched the ball six times for 27 yards on offense this season, and it appears that his greatest value to the team will be on special teams unless his role is changed.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Velus Jones Jr. makes 2023 preseason debut with Bears Former Vol Velus Jones Jr. makes 2023 preseason debut with Chicago.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

How the Bears Improved Velus Jones' Ability to Field Punts Bears special teams coordinator credits Velus Jones’ improvement catching punts to repetitions and a group coaching effort.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How the Bears Improved Velus Jones' Ability to Field Punts Bears special teams coordinator credits Velus Jones’ improvement catching punts to repetitions and a group coaching effort.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Velus Jones Jr. Top Punt Returner on Pregame Depth Chart Trevis Gipson’s stock has fallen while Velus Jones Jr. is the first-team punt returner on first pregame depth chart of preseason.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Velus Jones Jr. Top Punt Returner on Pregame Depth Chart Trevis Gipson’s stock has fallen while Velus Jones Jr. is the first-team punt returner on first pregame depth chart of preseason.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chicago Bears 2023 Breakout Candidate: WR Velus Jones Jr. Can wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. take another step forward for the Chicago Bears in 2023?

JULY 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Why Velus Jones Jr. Rates High Among Key Bears for 2023 Velus Jones Jr. could help Justin Fields and the Bears offense and if he learns to field punts he can solve a roster dilemma.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Velus Jones Jr. confident 'this year's going to be a great year' Motivated by his strong finish to the 2022 season, Bears receiver/return specialist Velus Jones Jr. is eager to pick up in 2023 where he lef...

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears Rookie Report Card: WR Velus Jones Jr. We have our Chicago Bears rookie report card for third-round pick Velus Jones.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Usage increases late in season Jones rushed for a 42-yard touchdown in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with seven receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown along with nine ca...

Impact Jones was at his best as a kick returner during his rookie season. On offense, he didn't have more than two touches in any game, though he did play more than 15 offensive snaps for the first time all season during Weeks 15 and 16, when he averaged 34 snaps. Although he'll likely remain the team's top kick returner next year, he may also see his role in the offense expand. He's under contract through 2025.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Velus Jones Jr. gaining confidence heading into the offseason Rookie Velus Jones Jr. is looking to build on the final few weeks of the season and take that confidence into next year.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Velus Jones Jr.'s sideline tightrope sparks 42-yard TD Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. tightropes the sideline to put his team on the scoreboard with a 42-yard touchdown run against t...

JANUARY 8, 2023 • NFL.COM

Velus Jones Jr. tiptoes down sideline for 42-yard TD Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. takes the pitch and races down the right sideline for a 42-yard score.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Here come the Bears! Velus Jones Jr. with a... - The Athletic Here come the Bears! Velus Jones Jr. with a 42-yard touchdown run. Nice patience behind a Khari Blasingame block, then Jones took it the dis...

JANUARY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nathan Peterman delivers 28-yard strike to Velus Jones Jr. Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman completes a 28-yard pass to wide receiver Velus Jones Jr.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. shoulders blame for dropped touchdown pass: "It's real devastating"