VELUS JONES JR. #32 - RUNNING BACK - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
32  YDS  •
4  ATT  •
0  TD 
#32 - RUNNING BACK - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
32 YDS
4 ATT
0 TD
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Kevin Fishbain: Bears special teams coordinator Richard... - The Athletic Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower said they're having a competition this week for the punt-return job. Velus Jones Jr. is st...
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bears Could Be Looking for Another Punt Returner Velus Jones Jr. had trouble fielding punts even before second lost muff and change for the return game change could occur.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bears Could Be Looking for Another Punt Returner Velus Jones Jr. had trouble fielding punts even before second lost muff and change for the return game change could occur.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Loses costly fumble Jones rushed once for eight yards, caught one pass for 10 yards and lost a fumble on a punt return in the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Commanders on Thursday.
Impact Jones played 12 snaps and had a minor role in the Bears offense. However, his lost fumble on a punt in the fourth quarter gave the Commanders the ball deep in the red zone, which led to Washington scoring the game-winning touchdown. On the season, Jones has been targeted five times, which puts a limit on his upside until his role increases.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears Rewind: Velus Jones Jr.'s fumble, offense's goal-to-go failures add up to another loss Jones' muffed punt led to the Commanders' go-ahead score, and the Bears couldn't overcome going 0-for-3 in goal-to-go situations.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Velus Jones' miscue fielding punt results in costly turnover Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones fumbles a punt return that is recovered by the Washington Commanders.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • NFL.COM
Scores on first NFL reception Jones caught a nine-yard touchdown in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Impact The rookie was targeted once on a shovel pass in the red zone. He also returned a pair of kickoffs for 39 yards. In a low-volume passing attack, Jones will need his role to expand before he can be considered a reliable fantasy option aside from leagues that include return yardage.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Watch: VFL Velus Jones Jr. Scores First NFL Touchdown Former Tennessee Football wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has scored his first NFL touchdown in the fifth week of the NFL season. Jones score...
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Watch: VFL Velus Jones Jr. Scores First NFL Touchdown Former Tennessee Football wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has scored his first NFL touchdown in the fifth week of the NFL season. Jones score...
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Watch: VFL Velus Jones Jr. Scores First NFL Touchdown Former Tennessee Football wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has scored his first NFL touchdown in the fifth week of the NFL season. Jones score...
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Velus Jones Jr. speeds around the corner for first NFL TD Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. catches the pop pass from Justin Fields and finds the end zone, giving the rookie his first NFL touchdown.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bears Have No Concern Over More Velus Jones Jr. Returns Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower isn’t about to pull Velus Jones Jr. from return duty simply because of key muff.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chalk Talk: Will Velus Jones Jr. play on offense? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether the Bears are going to begin deploying Velus Jones Jr. on offense, run/pass balance in the red z...
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Makes NFL debut Jones wasn't targeted in the Bears' 20-12 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Impact Jones did contribute by returning two kickoffs for 44 yards and a pair of punts for 19 yards. He missed part of training camp along with the first three games of the season with a hamstring injury. It's possible he begins to see more work on offense in the near future, but with the Bears averaging fewer than 20 pass attempts per week, there may not be many targets to go around.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
What went wrong in the Bears' 20-12 loss to the Giants? A lot. The Bears had a chance late, but Velus Jones Jr. fumbled a punt at his own 35.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Bears Let One Slip Through Their Hands WATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: The Bears had a chance to rally and tie against the Giants slip from Velus Jones Jr. in a 20-12 loss.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Suiting up Sunday Jones (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Jones got in a full practice Friday for the first time since the season began, and he will suit up Sunday for the first time as a professional. It's unclear what role he will step into, and no team has thrown for fewer yards than the Bears, so don't expect him to do much in his debut. Long-term, though, the third-round rookie could be a factor in Chicago's receiving corps.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie WR Velus Jones Jr.'s debut could provide much needed spark to Bears passing game Velus Jones Jr.'s return in Week 4 could help the Chicago Bears passing game open up a little bit.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Week 4 debut likely Jones (hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday and has practiced every day this week, so the rookie third-round pick could be in line to make his NFL debut Sunday against...
Impact Jones has missed Chicago's first three games while recovering from a hamstring injury, but he could be ready to debut Week 4. He played alongside the starters in three-receiver sets during the preseason, but Jones may be brought along slowly in games that count, and Chicago has employed the most run-heavy offensive approach of any team in the early going, so fantasy managers are best served taking a wait-and-see approach with the rookie out of Tennessee.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stays limited in practice Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact The rookie wideout has now turned in four straight limited practices dating back to last week, but he might need to put in a full session Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants. Even if he remains limited Friday, Jones could still have a shot at making his NFL debut this weekend, though he likely wouldn't hold a prominent role on offense right away. The rookie is expected to make his initial impact on special teams as a return man.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Another limited practice Jones (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Impact A rookie third-round pick, Jones has yet to make his pro debut due to a hamstring injury. He told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com on Wednesday that he "definitely had a setback" during his recovery, but he felt "really good today." Jones likely is referencing a limited practice to begin Week 2 prep, after which he didn't get back on the field for more than a week. He's now logged three consecutive capped sessions dating back to last Thursday, which indicates he may be trending toward his first appearance of the season Sunday at the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears Desperate at Wide Receiver After IR Move The Bears had to put another receiver on injured reserve and as a result are desperate for Velus Jones Jr. to return.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Debut still on hold Jones (hamstring) is inactive Week 3 against the Texans.
Impact Jones saw more reps on the practice field this week, but the third-round pick will ultimately sit in favor of more experienced contributors. His next chance to suit up will be Week 4 against the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Week 3 Jones (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Impact Jones is slowly trending in the right direction, logging limited practices Thursday and Friday after opening the week with an absence. Even so, the rookie third-round pick most likely will remain sidelined this weekend. If he sits out Week 3, Jones' next opportunity to make his NFL debut will come Week 4 at the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Thursday Jones (hamstring) was limited at practice Thursday.
Impact This marks Jones' second time getting on the practice field this season as he attempts to put a hamstring injury behind him. If he's able to maintain or even increase his activity level at Friday's session, he could put himself in a position to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Texans.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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