Bears waive Velus Jones Jr.: NFL world reacts

The Chicago Bears made some notable roster moves ahead of Sunday's big showdown against the Washington Commanders, parting ways with running back/receiver/return specialist Velus Jones Jr. and fullback Khari Blasingame.

But Jones is certainly the most notable of the two moves considering he is a former third-round pick by general manager Ryan Poles in his first NFL draft in 2022. Jones never really broke through with the Bears, whether as a wide receiver or running back (which he converted to this summer) or even return specialist. His fumble issues, both on kickoffs and punts, proved to be his downfall.

After missing his first kickoff in the season opener against the Tennesee Titans, Jones was benched and was a healthy substitute in the following weeks. Poles was a great general manager during his three years with the Bears, but he also has some flaws, including Chase Claypool and Jones.

During “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears,” it was revealed that Poles had received a trade offer for Jones, but he was unwilling to part with anything less than a third-round pick. Now any team can get Jones for free.

Meanwhile, Blasingame has essentially lost his job to offensive lineman Doug Kramer, who, along with D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson, have carved out a role as a short-yardage running back. The two moves freed up spots on the 53-man roster, an indication that the team could activate some players from injured reserve shortly.

Jones has not been a fan favorite since his arrival in 2022, and there has been a lot of backlash from X (formerly Twitter) about his waiver.

NFL social media reacts to Velus Jones waiver

The Velus Jones experiment is over.#Bears Should have traded him when they had the chance. I still hope that it will prevail somewhere. He's a good guy who could be a decent replacement in the right system.

— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) October 25, 2024

Without Velus Jones we wouldn’t have Caleb Williams. His service will not be forgotten

— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) October 25, 2024

World professional sport is very strange and hard. I just saw Khari Blasingame and Velus Jones Jr. in the locker room an hour ago. Both are now published. Both classes act. Wish them well back in Chicago or elsewhere.

— Mark Carman (@thecarm) October 25, 2024

Bears fans complain about Ryan Poles not trading Velus Jones when a team called during Hard Knocks in 3… 2… 1…

— Bill Zimmerman (@BillTZimmerman) October 25, 2024

The Bears eventually waived Velus Jones Jr. He tried to waive it but inexplicably dropped his arm in the process.

– Ross Read (@RossRead) October 25, 2024

This should have happened last season or this past offseason. Poles and Eberflus looked foolish turning down a 4th round pick because they thought he was an X factor in his 3RD YEAR! 🤦‍♂️😆 https://t.co/VDSeEo9X3Z

– Carlitos (@CHItownHustla15) October 25, 2024

We'll always have those runs against fourth forwards in the 4th quarter of a preseason game that we'll remember fondly https://t.co/3VbaVEjcLs

— Chicago Football Connection (@CFCBears) October 25, 2024

Velus Jones' muted return in week one is still one of the funniest things ever. There was a Hard Knocks arc and a position change, so it ended after one half. https://t.co/zhSRAJsl17

— Payton J. Havermann (@paytonisnotroll) October 25, 2024

Not to rub salt in the wound, but as we discovered with hard hits this offseason #Bears There were teams that offered a trade for Velus Jones and they passed on it.

What was a great run for the Pole in his time as GM V12 was a failure.

– Bears Nation (@BearsNationCHI) October 25, 2024

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Bears waive Velus Jones Jr.: NFL world reacts

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