Seahawks add Velus Jones Jr. to practice squad after cutting Irv Charles
Seattle signed veteran running back Velus Jones Jr. to the practice squad after releasing him from the 53‑man roster, creating room for wide receiver Irv Charles to return from injured reserve.
Key points
- Velus Jones Jr. was released from the Seahawks 53‑man roster and signed to the practice squad the same day.
- The move opened a roster spot for wide receiver Irv Charles, who was activated from injured reserve.
- Jones, a vested veteran, was not subject to waivers, allowing immediate practice squad placement.
- He joined Seattle in 2025 and has played in four of five games in 2026, mainly on special teams.
The Seattle Seahawks released running back Velus Jones Jr. from their 53‑man roster on Tuesday and signed him to the practice squad later that afternoon.
The roster move created space for wide receiver Irv Charles, who was activated from injured reserve.
Because Jones is a vested veteran, he was not subject to waivers, allowing the Seahawks to add him to the practice squad immediately.
Jones first joined Seattle during the 2025 season and, in the 2026 campaign, has appeared in four of the team’s five games, primarily contributing on special teams.
Your questions, answered
Why was Velus Jones Jr. not subject to waivers?
Because he is a vested veteran.
What position does Irv Charles play?
Wide receiver.
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