Velus Jones Jr. Start or sit, Week 8

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2026 season (3 games): 28 rush yds · 1 rec · -1 rec yds

• Wk 7vs KCW 20-38 rush yds0.8 pts
• Wk 6@ DENL 14-1720 rush yds, 1 rec, -1 rec yds2.4 pts
• Wk 5vs SFL 29-320.0 pts
• 2025 Wk 14@ ATLW 37-932 rush yds3.2 pts
• 2025 Wk 5@ NOL 14-260.0 pts

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Velus Jones Jr.: quick answers

Who does Velus Jones Jr. play in week 8?

Velus Jones Jr. faces Chicago Bears with the Seattle Seahawks.

What's happening with Velus Jones Jr.

• The Seahawks re-signed receiver Montorie Foster Jr. to the practice squad after he drew attention on 'Hard Knocks.' The move comes with Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones Jr. both sidelined by injury, leaving Seattle needing added depth at receiver while the two recover.

  Tue, Oct 27, 3:15 PM ET·Source:Field Gulls·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Velus Jones Jr. was ruled out of Sunday Night Football after sustaining a hamstring injury and did not return to the contest. The setback removes him from Seattle's offensive and special teams mix for the remainder of the game, with his status for upcoming weeks still to be determined.

  Sun, Oct 25, 10:58 PM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Seahawks receivers Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones Jr. were both ruled out during Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Shaheed suffered a knee injury after a collision, while Jones was also sidelined for the remainder of the contest. Their statuses will be worth monitoring as Seattle assesses the severity heading into the coming week.

  Sun, Oct 25, 10:08 PM ET·Reported byDraftKings Network,Field Gulls·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Seattle reversed an earlier roster move and signed Velus Jones Jr. ahead of Thursday's game against Denver. The former third-round pick now has another shot to contribute to the Seahawks' backfield depth and special teams unit as the team finalizes its gameday roster.

  Wed, Oct 14, 5:56 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• The Seahawks promoted Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad onto the active roster ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Chargers. The move came as Jadarian Price was placed on injured reserve, opening a spot on the roster and giving Seattle added depth at running back.

  Sat, Oct 3, 4:25 PM ET·Reported byField Gulls,Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Velus Jones Jr. in our articles

• Team previewSeattle Seahawks (4-3) Week 8 Preview vs Chicago Bears (5-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Nov 1, 9:46 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 8: Chicago Bears (5-2) vs. Seattle Seahawks (4-3) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Nov 1, 8:21 PM ET