Seahawks re-sign Velus Jones Jr. to active roster
Seattle added running back Velus Jones Jr. back to its 53‑man roster after a brief release, a move that also involved wide receiver Irv Charles and was made possible by veteran status.
Key points
- Jones Jr. was released and then re‑signed to the active roster within 24 hours.
- Irv Charles was activated from injured reserve, then moved to the practice squad.
- Both players are vested veterans, so no waivers were required.
- Jones Jr. has played in four of Seattle’s first five games, mainly on special teams.
- The roster shuffle comes ahead of Week 6 against the Denver Broncos.
The Seattle Seahawks have reversed course on running back Velus Jones Jr., signing him back to the 53-man roster on Wednesday. This move occurred just one day after the team released the former third-round pick.
The transaction was part of a broader roster adjustment involving wide receiver Irv Charles. On Tuesday, Seattle activated Charles from injured reserve and released Jones Jr. to create a roster spot. Jones Jr. subsequently rejoined the practice squad later that same day. By Wednesday, the Seahawks flipped the arrangement, releasing Charles and signing him to the practice squad while re-signing Jones Jr. to the active roster.
According to the team, both players are vested veterans, which allowed them to be re-signed without passing through waivers. This status enabled the rapid sequence of moves within a 24-hour period.
Jones Jr., who was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. 71 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, has appeared in four of Seattle’s first five games this season. His contributions have been primarily on special teams, and he has yet to record a rushing attempt. The roster changes take place ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 6 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night.
Your questions, answered
Why did the Seahawks release and then re‑sign Velus Jones Jr.?
The team used Jones Jr.’s veteran status to move him between the active roster and practice squad without waivers, allowing quick roster adjustments.
What happened to wide receiver Irv Charles?
Charles was activated from injured reserve, then later moved to the practice squad after the Seahawks released him.
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