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As Bears’ rookies arrive, competition increases for 2022 draft pick Velus Jones

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As the Bears brought in a large group of draft picks and undrafted free agents for rookie minicamp, one question hovered about one of their rookies from last year: What will become of Velus Jones?

Jones was the shakiest of general manager Ryan Poles’ top three draft picks last year, and his path to finding a role at wide receiver is murkier than when they selected him. At the time, the No. 2 receiver spot behind Darnell Mooney was his for the taking. Since then, however, the Bears have traded for DJ Moore and Chase Claypool.