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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Jason Lieser

Bears rookie WR Velus Jones back at practice, hopeful to debut vs. Packers

Jones (right) posing with Seahawks star DK Metcalf (left) after a preseason game last month. (AP Photos)

Bears rookie wide receiver Velus Jones was back at practice Wednesday, though still limited by a hamstring injury. He was hopeful to make his NFL debut Sunday night against the Packers — “That’s the plan,” he said — but uncertain.

Jones, a third-rounder who was the Bears’ highest draft pick on offense, has been in and out since arriving at Halas Hall. He had repeated issues with his hamstring in the preseason and was out all last week leading into the opener.

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