Saints Adding Former Third-Round Pick To Their Offense (5 Viewers)

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Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (12) runs in for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Saints add a receiver who was transitioning to running back.

By John Hendrix - Athlon Sports

The New Orleans Saints have added a wide receiver/running back. The team is signing Velus Jones Jr., according to a Saturday evening report by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Jones was originally a third-round pick of the Chicago Bears in 2022, going 71st overall in the draft. He'd spend two full seasons there and a little bit of the 2024 season with the team before getting released on Oct. 24. He'd get picked up by the Jacksonville Jaguars several days later, joining their practice squad. In early December, Jones got signed to the Carolina Panthers active roster.

The Saints have been in the market for a wide receiver, even being in the running for Cooper Kupp. While Jones is certainly not Kupp, he does bring some versatility to New Orleans. Jones can return kicks, catch passes and was actually transitioning to running back with the Bears. It'll be interesting to see how Kellen Moore envisions Jones' role, and you just never know. ...

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