Bears GM Makes Surprise Velus Jones Comments on Sunday After Release
As the NFL trade deadline quickly approaches, the Chicago Bears made one big roster move earlier in the week, deciding to release 2022 third-round pick Velus Jones Jr. Despite being regarded as a playmaker who could give Chicago a boost as a receiver, kick returner and even running back, that dream never materialized -- much to Bears fans' frustrations.
Velus Out, Who’s Next? Brisker Tweets Positive Update, and Other Bears Bullets
One of my best friends is celebrating a birthday today. And because I didn’t bake the cookies for the party last night, you can guess what I’m doing as soon as I wrap up this set of BN Bears Bullets. Velus Jones Jr. and fullback Khari Blasingame are gone, but the Chicago Bears parting ways with Jones — their third-round pick from the 2022 NFL Draft — is a more eye-catching transaction. The thing that sticks with me about this decision is that it feels like a sign of how serious this front office and coaching staff are about winning this...
Chicago Bears cut 2 former Alabama prep stars
In advance of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, the Chicago Bears restored running Travis Homer and defensive end Jacob Martin to the active roster from injured reserve, waived wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. and released fullback Khari Blasingame. Jones and Blasingame were Alabama high school standouts before reaching...