Seahawks officially change Velus Jones Jr. to running back for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks have officially transitioned Velus Jones Jr. from wide receiver to running back for the 2026 NFL season. Jones has been practicing as a running back during training camp to bolster depth at the position. The former Chicago Bears draft pick played wide receiver for three seasons before his position change. Last season, Jones recorded four carries for 32 yards with the Seahawks, plus six carries for 10 yards in the playoffs. He joins a crowded running back group that includes rookie Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet.
- •Velus Jones Jr. moves from wide receiver to running back.
- •He has been practicing at running back during training camp.
- •Jones rushed four times for 32 yards in 2025.
- •Seattle's running back group includes rookie Jadarian Price.
- •Jones played three seasons as a wide receiver before this switch.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks switch Velus Jones Jr.’s position for 2026 season
"The Seahawks have switched Velus Jones Jr.’s position from wide receiver to running back this summer as training camp continues on.
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