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. #38 - WIDE RECEIVER - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
8 YDS •
1 REC •
0 TD
8 YDS
1 REC
0 TD
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.
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
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
