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November 30, 2008
Bears inactives: QB Caleb Hanie, RB Kevin Jones, FB Jason McKie, OG Terrence Metcalf, DT Matt Toeaina, WR Brandon Rideau, WR Marty Booker, DE Ervin Baldwin.

October 4, 2008
Bob LeGere of the Daily Herald believes the gameplan for the Bears Sunday against Detroit will be to keep the ball on the ground, which could result in more opportunities for Kevin Jones. LeGere expects Matt Forte to get his usual 20-plus touches, but in order to keep Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams off the field, Jones could see significant action against his former team.

September 12, 2008
Chicago running back Kevin Jones has hired NFL super-agent Drew Rosenhaus to represent him, according to NFL.com.

September 7, 2008
Kevin Jones showed well in the Bears Sunday night win over the Colts. The veteran carried the ball 13 times for 45 yards in relief of rookie starter Matt Forte.

August 24, 2008
With training camp coming to an end and a late start hampering his efforts, veteran rusher Kevin Jones realizes his hopes for working as the primary rusher for the Bears are not going to become a reality, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

August 23, 2008
Coach Lovie Smith believes Kevin Jones is close to 100 percent after being pleased with his performance against the 49ers, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He notably broke loose for 34 yards in his first carry against San Francisco.

August 22, 2008
Kevin Jones made a solid impact in his Bears' preseason debut against the 49ers, as he broke loose for 34 yards on his first carry, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He averaged 10 yards over three carries in the game, and projected starter Matt Forte carried the ball 11 times for 44 yards.

August 19, 2008
Kevin Jones is expected to make his preseason (and Bears) debut when they face the 49ers on Thursday, the team's official web site reports. He tore the ACL in his right knee on December 23.

August 12, 2008
Running back Kevin Jones said it is unlikely he will play in the Bears next preseason game, according to ChicagoBears.com.

August 9, 2008
Bears running back Kevin Jones has been given the go-ahead to start practicing with the team, according to the Chicago Tribune.

August 6, 2008
The Chicago Tribune indicates that Kevin Jones is close to coming off the preseason PUP list.

July 28, 2008
Kevin Jones has been asked by the Bears to trim around 10 pounds off his frame while he is on the PUP list recovering from ACL surgery, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

July 24, 2008
The Chicago Tribune reports that although newly signed running back Kevin Jones is on the physically unable to perform list, he's been on a side field doing light running as his right knee continues to heal.

July 23, 2008
The Bears recently added rusher Kevin Jones to the roster to compete for snaps in training camp, but now the team has decided to put their new commodity on the physically unable to perform list, joined by Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz, according to the Chicago Sun Times.

July 16, 2008
The addition of Kevin Jones is not expected to diminish the role of second-round draft pick Matt Forte, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Forte is still expected to be the lead back, with Jones helping out in a complementary role.

July 15, 2008
Seven days before the Chicago Bears are scheduled to report for training camp, the club decided they needed help at running back and signed veteran Kevin Jones, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The former first-round draft pick of the Detroit Lions checked out medically Tuesday morning and signed a one-year contract worth $605,000.

July 15, 2008
Free agent running back Kevin Jones has reportedly agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears on a one-year contract, according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

July 15, 2008
Kevin Jones is leaning toward joining the Bears, according to MLive.com. The source indicates that a deal could be reached as soon as today, following his physical with the team at Halas Hall.

July 15, 2008
Kevin Jones will visit Halas Hall to take a physical for the Bears on Tuesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. His agent anticipates him landing in Chicago or Pittsburgh.

July 14, 2008
Free agent running back Kevin Jones will sign with either the Steelers or Bears on Tuesday, agent Tony Fleming tells the Tampa Tribune.

July 11, 2008
Former Detroit running back Kevin Jones is still interested in playing for Tampa Bay, but is patiently waiting to hear back from the Buccaneers, according to Tampa Tribune.

July 10, 2008
Kevin Jones met with the Pittsburgh Steelers and will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sometime next week, according to the Tampa Tribune.

June 30, 2008
Kevin Jones is considering signing with the Buccaneers, according to NFL.com. He has also garnered interest from the Patriots and Titans but he likes the situation in Tampa and sees a chance to excel there.

June 28, 2008
According to the AP, Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday while four NFL teams scouted. Jones ran sprints and cut for the organizations just five months after having major knee surgery.

June 26, 2008
Kevin Jones canceled his scheduled workout for scouts that was to take place on Saturday, according to Adam Schefter of NFL.com. Jones has already visited New England and Tennessee and does not feel a workout is necessary.

June 21, 2008
Kevin Jones is on the Titans' radar and the club will be in attendance for his June 28 workout, according to the Tennessean.

June 19, 2008
USA Today reports that Kevin Jones is running straight, sideways and doing everything a healthy running back is supposed to. "That is what teams can't believe I can do," Jones said Thursday morning after doing a shuttle run in 4.3 seconds. Soon, NFL teams will get a chance to witness what seems like a remarkable comeback from ACL surgery.

June 11, 2008
Chicagosports.com reports that Kevin Jones hopes to hear from the Bears, according to a source close to the player. The Bears recently cut last year's starter, Cedric Benson. Jones has worked out for New England and Tennessee this off-season without striking a deal. Released by the Lions in March, Jones will hold a personal workout for scouts June 28 in Saline, Mich., to prove he is fully recovered from a torn ligament in his right knee.

May 31, 2008
It appears free-agent rusher Kevin Jones , recently let go by Detroit, is receiving interest from several teams, according to Pro Football Weekly.

May 29, 2008
Kevin Jones worked out in front of reporters on Thursday and looked "amazing", according to MLive.com. "I know the NFL will be shocked,'' said Dr. D.S. Ping of Jones who is just five months removed from knee surgery. "He can go into (training) camp right now. All he needs is football conditioning. They told him it'd be a year and he's ready now.''

May 24, 2008
Kevin Jones had what is being called an "impressive" visit to the Titans, but there are no immediate plans to sign him, according to the Tennessean. Ron Dayne was also brought in for a tryout. "They are obviously both proven players in the league and are possibilities for us if we put ourselves in a position where we need (a running back),'' HC Mike Fisher said.

May 23, 2008
Kevin Jones visited the Titans on Thursday. "We are getting to know them," head coach Jeff Fisher explains to the Tennessean. "Kevin Jones was a very good player and had a knee injury. We are just keeping our files updated."

May 16, 2008
Kevin Jones has scheduled a workout for NFL scouts on June 28th to prove that his injured knee is fully healthy, according to the Detroit Free Press. "He's progressing excellent," Dr. D.S. Ping said. "He's got full range of motion. Everything he's doing, he's doing well."

May 12, 2008
NFL Network's Adam Schefter noted on Monday's telecast that the Patriots received a visit from Kevin Jones last week. The team brought him in for casual talks, according to NFL.com.

March 27, 2008
Detroit Lions president Matt Millen said he has total faith in Rod Marinelli and he must since the head coach has parted ways with so many of his high-profile draft picks and free agents, according to USA Today. Before Millen hired Marinelli in 2006, he drafted 12 players in the top two rounds. Those players should be the core of the team now, but Marinelli has parted with eight of them including five this offseason. Defensive tackle Shaun Rogers (trade), running back Kevin Jones (release), defensive end Kalimba Edwards (release) and linebackers Boss Bailey (free agency) and Teddy Lehman (free agency) have all departed Detroit in recent weeks. They joined quarterback Joey Harrington (trade) and wide receivers Charles Rogers (release) and Mike Williams (trade), who departed previously under Marinelli. Marinelli often says that you become what you tolerate, and he will not tolerate players who don't live up to his standards. He told Millen what he wanted before he was hired, and he has "not wavered one inch." One of these days these toothless kitties might get their act together, if Marinelli can save his job long enough to totally reshape the roster.

March 15, 2008
Kevin Jones said that within two hours of being released by the Lions, 12 teams showed interest in his services, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. "I'll be ready by July, I'm ahead of schedule right now and I still think...no, I know I can still play in the NFL," Jones said. The running back is recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee, and it's not surprising that many teams will be interested in taking a chance on him. The Eagles were among the teams who contacted him, but it's far too early to tell where he'll end up for next season.

March 13, 2008
Kevin Jones has been released, according to the Detroit Free Press. Coach Marinelli stated (also mentioning Kalimba Edwards release), As Ive said all along, we will always make decisions that we believe are in the best interest of our entire football team. As the off-season has evolved from our postseason roster evaluation to the combine to the free agency period, we feel weve made several moves to improve our team. With the off-season program beginning next week and with our draft preparation intensifying, we decided this was the right time to make these two roster moves. While there are always a number of factors that go into this type of decision, we do believe these moves bring clarity to our roster and also eliminate some uncertainty heading into the draft that would have otherwise existed. We sincerely appreciate the contributions that Kevin and Kalimba have made to our football team and we wish them the very best. We appreciate their hard work and professionalism during their time with the Lions.

March 13, 2008
There are rumors circulating that running back Kevin Jones could be released by the Detroit Lions, according to Pro Football Talk. Supposedly there are rumors suggesting Jones would have been released if the team had signed Julius Jones, and KJ is telling teammates that he has been released. This is an unsubstantiated rumor at this point, but sometimes where theres smoke there's fire.

March 3, 2008
MLive.com reported on Monday that tailback Kevin Jones, recovering from ACL surgery to his right knee, is two weeks ahead of his rehab schedule. Jones is slated to begin running next week but instead of doing his rehab work from his current home (Arizona) the team wants him to return to Detroit so they can supervise his progress. The report notes that after initially rejecting the Lions' demands, Jones has decided to return to Motown by the middle of the month.

March 2, 2008
Kevin Jones isn't likely to be ready at the start of the season, according to MLive.com. Jones is coming back from season-ending injury for the second straight year, this time for a torn ACL in his right knee. As it stands right now, T.J. Duckett and Tatum Bell would likely handle the rushing duties while Jones is out.

January 29, 2008
Kevin Jones didnt mince words when he was asked whether he was happy to see offensive coordinator Mike Martz fired. Im happy because they have Jim Colletto in there now, Jones told Tuesdays Detroit News. "I know hes going to run the ball and give the running backs an opportunity to get in the game and play the way its supposed to be played. Jones was limited to nine or fewer carries in five games this season.

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