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.
1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE
VELUS JONES JR. #32 - RUNNING BACK - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
32 YDS •
4 ATT •
0Â TDÂ
32 YDS
4 ATT
0 TD
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.
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.
4 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Seahawks The Seahawks signed Jones to the practice squad Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Impact Jones was with the Seahawks for one day in late October but was quickly cut. He'll be back for his second stint with the team, and he previously appeared in five games with the Saints earlier in the campaign.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Short stint with Seattle ends Jones was cut from the Seahawks' practice squad Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Impact Jones had just been signed to the practice squad Wednesday, but his tenure on the team didn't last long. Myles Gaskin -- who had been released upon Jones' signing Wednesday -- returned to the practice squad upon Jones' departure Thursday.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Finds work in Seattle The Seahawks signed Jones to their practice squad Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 2022 third-round pick from Tennessee was dropped from the Saints' active roster on Oct. 24, but he's already found a new home in Seattle. Jones appeared in five games for the Saints this season, recording 183 kick-return yards across 76 total snaps (74 on special teams, two on offense). Now with the Seahawks, he could be elevated to the active roster at some point this season as a return man.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Seahawks reportedly sign multi-faceted player after their bye week The Seattle Seahawks reportedly signed wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr.
OCTOBER 29 • 12THMANRISING.COM
Cut by New Orleans The Saints waived Jones on Friday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Friday marks the second time this season that the Saints have cut Jones from the active roster, with the most recent move corresponding with New Orleans claiming tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden off waivers from the Ravens. Jones could remain in New Orleans as a member of the team's practice squad, though the Saints already have a running back on the scout team in Audric Estime. Jones played for the Saints in their first five games of the regular season, and he accumulated 183 yards on eight kickoff returns over that span.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Back on active roster The Saints signed Jones from their practice squad to their active roster Tuesday.
Impact Jones was on New Orleans' active roster for the first five weeks of the campaign before being waived Oct. 7. He then signed to the team's practice squad, and he'll now return to the active roster in the wake of Kendre Miller's season-ending knee injury. When Jones was on the roster earlier in the campaign, he played almost exclusively on special teams, notching just two offensive snaps but racking up 183 kick-return yards. He may get a few more opportunities on offense moving forward but figures to still be third in the RB pecking order behind Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Saints RB Kendre Miller, C Erik McCoy done for season The New Orleans Saints on Tuesday placed running back Kendre Miller and center Erik McCoy on season-ending injured reserve.To fill Miller's...
OCTOBER 21 • THESTATE.COM
Returns via practice squad The Saints signed Jones to the practice squad Thursday.
Impact Jones was cut from the active roster earlier in the week but returns to New Orleans as organizational depth. Jones appeared in all five games to begin the season, returning eight kickoffs for 183 yards while playing just two offensive snaps.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Cut by New Orleans The Saints waived Jones on Tuesday.
Impact Jones appeared in all five of the Saints' contests to begin the season, returning eight kickoffs for 183 yards while picking up three tackles (one solo) on special teams. He played two offensive snaps but didn't touch the ball on either.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Vols in the NFL: Another sack for Byron Young, returns for Jauan Jennings and Velus Jones Jr. in Week 4 Here’s a recap of how former Tennessee players fared during Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.
SEPTEMBER 30 • 247SPORTS.COM
Velus Jones Jr. on long practice, his speed | Saints Training Camp 2025 New Orleans Saints running back Velus Jones Jr.'s post-practice interview at Saints Training Camp 2025 presented by Rouses Markets from the...
AUGUST 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Velus Jones Jr. on joining Saints | NFL Free Agency 2025 New Orleans Saints running back Velus Jones Jr. speaks with the local media for the first time on March 18, 2025, after after signing contra...
MARCH 18 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Photos: Velus Jones Jr. signs contract with Saints | 2025 NFL Free Agency Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year co...
MARCH 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Velus Jones Jr joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with free agent running back Velus Jones Jr. Check out Jones Jr. in action with th...
MARCH 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Heading to New Orleans Jones signed a contract with the Saints on Saturday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jones played three regular-season games (two with the Bears, one with the Panthers) in 2024 and logged two carries for 11 yards and one catch for eight yards over that span. He's got an outside shot at consistent reps out of the Saints' backfield, but he could earn a spot on the 53-man roster for 2025 as a return specialist.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive for Week 18 Jones (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact With the Panthers bringing back Miles Sanders (ankle) from injured reserve for the season finale, the team won't have a need to keep Jones active as a third option at running back. Raheem Blackshear and Mike Boone are instead in line to serve as the backup options behind Sanders. After Carolina signed him off the Bears' practice squad on Dec. 10, Jones appeared in two games and carried once for zero yards while playing three snaps on offense.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Hits inactive list for Week 16 Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact After Carolina signed him off Jacksonville's practice squad last week, Jones made his Panthers debut in a 30-14 loss to the Cowboys. Jones played all four of his snaps on special teams in the loss, and he'll now head to the inactive list with top return man Raheem Blackshear having been cleared to return from a one-game absence.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathon Brooks placed on IR, Velus Jones Jr. added to roster The rookie running back was lost for the season to a torn ACL. The team added an experienced return option to the roster, plus other moves.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM
Poached by Carolina The Panthers are signing Jones off Jacksonville's practice squad Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones, who was waived by Chicago in late October, now gets a spot on Carolina's 53-man roster due to injuries to Jonathan Brooks (knee - ACL) and Raheem Blackshear (chest). The 2022 third-round pick will be competing for reserve backfield opportunities and work in the return game with his new team.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to practice squad Jones reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Jones was elevated to the Jaguars' active roster ahead of Sunday's loss to the Lions for the first time since joining Jacksonville's practice squad in late October. However, the 2022 third-round pick didn't play a single snap, despite being active. He's appeared in one game with the Bears this season, catching his only target for eight yards and carrying the ball twice for 11 yards.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
