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| HT/WT: 6-0, 204 lbs |
| Birthplace: Mobile, AL |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Tennessee |
| Experience: 6 |
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2026 Rushing
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ATT
Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Rush
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FL
Fumbles Lost
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| Regular Season | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Top Velus Jones Jr. News
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Velus Jones: Released by Seattle, then signed to PS
The Seahawks released Jones on Friday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports. He was then signed back to the team's practice squad, per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com.
Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury and was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday after missing Monday's loss to the Bears. He didn't appear on the practice report Friday because Seattle decided to let the veteran running back go. However, Jones agreed to re-sign as part of the club's practice squad later in the day, so he'll now serve as depth in case injuries strike the Seahawks' running-back room again.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Not available for Monday Night Football
Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bears, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Jones injured his hamstring in Week 7 against the Chiefs, and that prevented him from practicing all week. Luckily for the Seahawks, their backfield is near full strength, given that neither Zach Charbonnet (knee) nor Jadarian Price (chest, IR) carry injury designations ahead of Monday's contest. Jones' next chance to play is Week 9 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Misses practice Thursday
Jones (hamstring) did not participate at the Seahawks' practice Thursday.
Jones exited Sunday night's 20-3 win over Kansas City in the second half with a hamstring injury, and he appears to still be nursing the injury ahead of Week 8. The running back will have two more chances to return to practice before Monday night's contest against the Bears.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Done for night
Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's contest against the Chiefs.
Jones left the game in the second half with a hamstring injury, and he will now be forced to miss the final stretch. In his absence, George Holani and Emanuel Wilson are Seattle's only healthy options in the backfield.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Fives touches vs. Denver
Jones turned four carries into 20 yards and caught his only target for minus-one yard during Thursday's 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos.
Jones played a total of 26 snaps (nine on offense, 17 on special teams) during Thursday's loss and operated as the clear RB3 behind Emanuel Wilson and George Holani. Jones was effective in the run game on limited carries, but he could lose his spot on the 53-man roster if Zach Charbonnet (knee) is activated from the reserve/PUP list ahead of the Seahawks' Week 7 home tilt against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Signed to active roster
Jones was signed from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Jones was released by the Seahawks Tuesday but was signed to the practice squad. He is now back on the 53-man roster for the Week 6 meeting with Denver and is expected to see the most action on special teams, which has been the norm all season.
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Velus Jones: Staying with Seahawks
The Seahawks signed Jones to their practice squad Tuesday.
Jones is set to remain in Seattle despite having been waived from the team's active roster earlier in the day. The 29-year-old had played almost exclusively on special teams across the first four outings of the campaign and will likely be confined to a similar role if activated for another game.
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Velus Jones: Released by Seattle
Jones was released by the Seahawks on Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
With Irvin Charles (knee) activated from injured reserve Tuesday, Jones was released to clear a roster spot. The 29-year-old appeared in four of Seattle's five games this season, mainly on special teams. Jones might draw interest from at least a few teams around the league, though since he is a vested veteran and won't need to clear waivers, Seattle could hypothetically sign him to the practice squad.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Signed to active roster
Seattle signed Jones from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
The Seahawks needed running-back depth ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers after rookie Jadarian Price (chest) was placed on IR. Jones should slide into the team's No. 3 RB role behind Emanuel Wilson and George Holani. Jones was previously elevated from the practice squad twice this season and has logged 39 snaps, all on special teams.
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Velus Jones: Back with practice squad
Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Jones was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Commanders, failing to log a snap on offense. The running back was on the field for 22 snaps with the special-teams unit, but he didn't record any stats. Jones can be elevated one more time before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Elevated to active roster
The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Jones was elevated for the Seahawks' Week 1 win over the Patriots, playing 17 snaps on special teams and none on offense. With Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani all healthy and active, Jones will likely fulfill a similar role as a special teams ace in Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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Velus Jones: Reverts to practice squad
Jones played 17 special-teams snaps during the Seahawks' 13-10 win versus the Patriots on Wednesday.
Jones' only notable involvement in Week 1 came in the third quarter when he downed a punt at New England's six-yard line, setting up a three and out. The Seahawks will be able to elevate him twice more before they'd have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to suit up.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Elevated from practice squad
Jones was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Wednesday's game against New England, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
It's unknown what kind of role Jones will have for the opener, though it's reasonable to believe his elevation from the practice squad was purely for depth purposes. The 2022 No. 71 overall pick appeared in three regular-season games for the Seahawks during the 2025 campaign, totaling 32 yards off four carries
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Velus Jones: Signs with Seattle's practice squad
The Seahawks signed Jones to the practice squad Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
The Seahawks waived Jones during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back was a practice squad staple in 2025 and immediately went to reprise his role in 2026 after clearing waivers. Jones was elevated to the active roster for three regular-season games with the Seahawks in 2025, rushing four times for 32 yards. The 29-year-old also played in the wild-card game against the 49ers and the Super Bowl against the Patriots, accumulating 39 total snaps and six rushes for 10 yards over the two playoff contests.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Signs reserve/future deal
Jones signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
The running back was elevated to the active roster for Super Bowl LX, playing 23 snaps on special teams and dowing a punt on New England's two-yard line. Jones appeared in three games for Seattle during the 2025 regular season, carrying the ball four times for 32 yards.
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Velus Jones: Returns to practice squad
Jones reverted to Seattle's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
The 28-year-old was elevated to the active roster ahead of the Super Bowl and played 23 snaps on special teams, downing a Michael Dickson punt on New England's two-yard line. Jones appeared in three regular-season games with the Seahawks during the 2025 season and rushed for 32 yards on four carries.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Elevated for Santa Clara
The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Jones was elevated for the NFC Championship Game against the Rams, but he ended up inactive on game day, as the Seahawks chose Cam Akers to be the No. 3 running back behind Kenneth Walker and George Holani. A similar fate is likely in store for Jones this Sunday as the Seahawks take on the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Inactive for NFC Championship
Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams.
Jones and Cam Akers were both elevated from the practice squad to the Seahawks' active roster Saturday. However, it will be the latter who joins George Holani as the team's backup running backs behind Kenneth Walker for Sunday's playoff contest while Jones observes the game in street clothes.
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Seahawks' Velus Jones: Reverts to Seattle's practice squad
Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Jones and Cam Akers were both elevated to the Seahawks' active roster Saturday, though the former ended up being a healthy scratch for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. Super Bowl LX against the Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 8 will be Jones' last opportunity to be elevated to Seattle's active roster this season.
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