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Seahawks Release Velus Jones Jr., Sign to Practice Squad
14 Oct
Summary
- Seattle released running back Velus Jones Jr. on Tuesday.
- Jones Jr. was immediately signed to the Seahawks' practice squad.
- As a vested veteran, Jones Jr. did not have to clear waivers.
Seattle running back Velus Jones Jr. was released on Tuesday as the Seahawks adjusted their 53-man roster. The move allowed the team to activate wide receiver Irv Charles from injured reserve. Jones Jr., however, was immediately signed to the Seahawks' practice squad.
As a vested veteran, Jones Jr. was not subject to waivers, permitting his immediate return to the practice squad. This bypassed the typical one-day waiting period. Seahawks general manager John Schneider previously lauded Jones Jr. as a "dominant gunner" and "monster special teams player."
Jones Jr. played college football at Tennessee from 2020 to 2021, recording 84 receptions for 1,087 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was initially selected by Chicago in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.
