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Seahawks Release RB Velus Jones

The Seattle Seahawks officially released RB Velus Jones on Friday, according to the NFL Transactions wire. Jones, 29, is a former third-round pick by the Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Tennessee after transferring from USC. He was…

By Nate Bouda · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:29 AM

Key Things to Know

The Seattle Seahawks have officially released running back Velus Jones.
Jones appeared in six games for Seattle this season, rushing for 28 yards on nine carries.
The 29-year-old was originally a third-round selection by the Chicago Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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The Seattle Seahawks officially released running back Velus Jones on Friday, as reported on the NFL transactions wire. Jones had spent time moving between Seattle's active roster and practice squad during the 2026 campaign.

Originally selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, Jones also had stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints. In six appearances for Seattle this season, he totaled 28 rushing yards on nine attempts along with one catch.

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