The Chicago Bears finished the first stretch of the season with a 2-2 record, securing their most recent win against the Los Angeles Rams. Heading into the second month of the season, the Bears are stacked at the wide receiver position. With teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers needing another offensive weapon, the Bears could trade their versatile playmaker, Velus Jones Jr.
Chiefs, Chargers Could Trade For Bears Gadget Playmaker Velus Jones Jr.
Why the Chiefs and Chargers Would Be Likely Trade Suitors
The Chiefs invested heavily during the offseason in the wide receiver position. They signed Arizona Cardinals WR Marquise Brown in free agency and drafted speedy WR Xavier Worthy with their first-round pick. With Brown, Worthy, and Rashee Rice, the Chiefs suddenly had one of the league’s better wide receiver trios. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse.
Brown suffered a potential season-ending shoulder injury during the preseason, and Rice suffered a possible season-ending ACL tear after an accidental collision with Patrick Mahomes following an interception. Now, the Chiefs will likely look to add another wide receiver, with their two top options likely missing the entire season. Given Bears General Manager Ryan Poles previously worked for the Chiefs and likely has various connections with the team, it seems highly plausible that the Chiefs could be a potential trade partner for Velus Jones Jr.
On the other hand, while the Chargers haven’t faced major injuries at wide receiver, they could still benefit from adding Jones Jr. due to his versatility as both a receiver and a running back. Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman have emphasized making the run game a key part of the offense. With the team ranking among the top rushing offenses in the NFL, adding a player like Jones Jr. could further bolster their ground game.
What Velus Jones Jr. Brings to the Table
Fans got a glimpse of Velus Jones Jr.’s shift from a pure wide receiver to a hybrid wideout/running back on HBO’s Hard Knocks. The Bears recognized that Jones Jr.’s impressive 4.31 40-yard dash speed and sturdy frame gave him a natural edge in transitioning to a running back role. After earning a roster spot, he was assigned kickoff return duties and used as a jet sweep and gadget player during the Bears’ Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. Unfortunately, a muffed kickoff return led to him being benched, and he has been a healthy scratch for the last three games. A fresh start with a new team could help Jones Jr. get his career back on track.
Though Jones Jr. has all the physical tools to become an offensive weapon, it hasn’t fully clicked for him with the Bears. If a team like the Chiefs or Chargers were to trade for him and maximize his potential, he could become a key piece of their offense.
Potential Trade Details
Los Angeles Chargers Receive: Velus Jones Jr.
Chicago Bears Receive: 2025 Seventh-Round Pick, Foster Sarell
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Kansas City Chiefs Receive: Velus Jones Jr.
Chicago Bears Receive: 2025 Sixth-Round Pick
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