The Latest Breaking News from Velus Jones

From cornerback Kyler Gordon to safety Jaquan Brisker to wide receiver Velus Jones to left tackle Braxton Jones, rookies already are getting a prime chance to play in 2022 — and coach Matt Eberflus is looking for more.

On the 52nd anniversary of his death from cancer, every Bears player wore Brian Piccolo’s uniform number at practice Thursday.

The offense the Chicago Bears are beginning to install is based on versatility, and the team is seeking as many players as it can find who can master multiple tasks.

With his 4.31 speed, the third-round draft pick’s versatility gives OC Luke Getsy a lot to work with. “Let’s start him out at receiver and then let’s see what he can do,” coach Matt Eberflus said, “moving him around to different spots and getting him the ball because he is…

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The Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley breaks down the state of the Bears on the heels of the draft:

Poles went defense-first in his first draft with the Bears and is betting on third-round receiver Velus Jones to boost the offense.

After choosing CB Kyler Gordon and S Jaquan Brisker in the second round, they went with Jones in the third at No. 71.