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Seattle elevated running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad for Super Bowl LX against the Patriots, adding depth behind Kenneth Walker III and George Holani with Zach Charbonnet on IR; Akers brings SB experience with the Rams, while Jones Jr. has appeared in four Seahawks games this season.
Seattle elevated running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday’s NFC Championship against the Rams, providing depth behind Kenneth Walker III after Zach Charbonnet’s season-ending knee injury; Akers is a former Rams back with special-teams highlights, while Jones Jr. has prior NFL experience and appeared in Seattle’s divisional-round win against the Rams.
Velus Jones Jr., wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, explained the "devastating" dropped touchdown in their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Jones slipped and fell while wide open in the end zone, unable to secure the ball. Despite putting in extra work and preparation, Jones expressed frustration with these costly mistakes happening in critical moments. He vowed to learn from the experience and get back to work, but the Bears need him to correct these errors as they can't overcome turnovers and missed opportunities.