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Velus Jones Jr. talks team superlatives, offseason plans | Sippin' with Screeden Lauren Screeden sits down with Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. in this week's "Sippin' with Screeden" brought to you by Dunkin.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bear Necessities: Velus Jones Jr. looking to close rookie season out on high note Bears WR Velus Jones Jr. wants to end his rookie season on a high note by being “the person that they drafted.”

JANUARY 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Velus Jones Jr. Making Late-Season Strides With his longest kick return one game after his longest pass catch, Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. is finding a late groove.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Velus Jones Jr. Making Late-Season Strides With his longest kick return one game after his longest pass catch, Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. is finding a late groove.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Quiet in losing effort Jones rushed once for 13 yards in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Jones was also targeted once, though the pass fell incomplete. Aside from his kick-return duties, Jones has just six receptions and right rushing attempts on the season, and his lack of volume will make him tough to trust in Week 18 fantasy lineups.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Velus Jones Jr. tightropes sidelines on 63-yard kick return Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. returns a Lions kickoff 63 yards in the final seconds of the first half.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Catches long pass Jones caught two passes for 52 yards in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Jones ran past two defenders which allowed Justin Fields to catch him in stride for a 44-yard reception while the Bears were trying to make a late comeback. His four targets was his highest total of the season. This was also the first time he had more than 10 receiving yards in a game. Although his performance was impressive, his lack of consistency will make him tough to trust in Week 17 fantasy lineups.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Fields flashes arm strength on 44-yard LAUNCH to Velus Jones Jr. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws the deep pass and completes a 44-yard pass to wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. against the Buffa...

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • NFL.COM

Justin Fields rainbows deep ball to sliding Velus Jones Jr. Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. makes a sensational sliding catch of a Justin Fields deep ball for a 44-yard gain.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Velus Jones Jr. nearly breaks into clear on 40-yard kick return Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. gains 40 yards on a kick return.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Loses costly fumble Jones caught one pass for three yards and rushed once for no gain in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact With the Bears trying to mount a late comeback, Jones fumbled the ball, leading to an Eagles recovery and lowering Chicago's chances of pulling off an upset. On the season, he has just 75 yards while playing on offense, and his most significant fantasy value is in leagues that reward return yardage.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Reddick pounces on fumble by Velus Jones for Eagles first forced TO Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick pounces on a fumble by Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones for the Eagles first forced tur...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Can Velus Jones Jr. find his role during the final four games of the regular season? What can Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. accomplish over the final four games of the 2022 regular season?

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Small role in offense Jones rushed once for one yard in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Jones' biggest contribution, as usual, was as a kick returner. He returned four kickoffs for 114 yards to go along with his one rushing attempt. On the season, he has five targets and six carries, and aside from leagues that award points for return yardage, his fantasy value is minimal right now.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handles two rushing attempts Jones rushed twice for for six yards in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Jones has 45 rushing yards and 24 receiving yards this season, and his biggest impact is as a kick returner. Aside from leagues that include kick return yardage, Jones has yet to become a fantasy factor as a receiver.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Velus Jones Jr. makes most of return to action A healthy scratch the previous two weeks, Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. showed his speed and playmaking ability by returning a kickoff 55 yar...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Velus Jones Jr. mashes the accelerator for 55-yard kick return Receiver Velus Jones Jr. sets up the Bears on their first drive with a 55-yard kick return.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

In line to play Sunday Jones (coach's decision) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Jones was sidelined during each of the Bears' last two games due to a coach's decision, but he's now slated to return to action Sunday versus Atlanta and serve as Chicago's primary kick and punt returner with Khalil Herbert (hip) landing on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch once again Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Detroit.

Impact Jones will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week after appearing in five consecutive games. The rookie third-round pick may have a difficult time seeing the field now that the Bears' wideout corps in back to full strength.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives: WR N'Keal Harry, CB Kindle... - The Athletic Bears inactives: WR N’Keal Harry, CB Kindle Vildor, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, RG Teven Jenkins, WR Velus Jones Jr., DB Harrison Hand and OG Ja’...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives: WR Velus Jones Jr., OT Alex... - The Athletic Bears inactives: WR Velus Jones Jr., OT Alex Leatherwood, CB Lamar Jackson, TE Jake Tonges and OG Ja'Tyre Carter. Jones, the third-round roo...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Healthy scratch Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Jones will be inactive for the first time since Week 3, though his absences early in the season were due to injury. He's now lost his role with both N'Keal Harry and new addition Chase Claypool active to take on Miami. Jones' absence is likely to be felt most on special teams, where Khalil Herbert and Trestan Ebner are candidates to take over as return specialists.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Velus Jones Jr.'s versatility vs. Cowboys | Thayer's Playbook Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Velus Jones Jr. gets critical downs in the running back position versus t...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Productive as rusher Jones caught one pass for five yards and rushed twice for 33 yards In the Bears' 49-29 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact Jones had at least 15 yards on each of his rushing attempts, but he just missed out on a big play when Justin Fields slightly overthrew him on a deep pass after the receiver ran past a pair of defenders. With this being his most productive game of the season, the rookie will need to post more consistent production before being a player who can be relied upon in fantasy lineups.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Velus Jones Jr. Can't Be Ruled Out for Punt Returns Even after two muffed punts in three games, Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. can’t be ruled out for returns Monday night.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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