[bears9]

LAKE FOREST, IL — The Chicago Bears signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year contract today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Originally drafted by Detroit in the first round (30th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft, Jones rushed for 3,067 yards and 24 touchdowns on 761 carries (4.0 ypc) in four seasons with the Lions. Jones also has 141 receptions for 1,006 yards and three touchdowns in 53 career games (49 starts). During his rookie year, Jones was named a NFC Pro Bowl alternate after he finished fifth in the NFC with 1,133 rushing yards on 241 carries (4.7 ypc) with five touchdowns. Last season the Virginia Tech product rushed for 581 yards and a career-high eight touchdowns on 153 carries (3.8 ypc) while hauling in 32 receptions for 197 yards for the Lions.

Bears add RB Kevin Jones - Chicago Bears

[Lefty Noob]

Good signing. Definitely a step up from Benson.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Good signing. Definitely a step up from Benson.

I love the move, my only fear is will Kevin Jones be healthy next year? If he the Bears have a solid line-up of backs with Jones, Forte, Peterson, and maybe even Garret Wolfe.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bears9

I love the move, my only fear is will Kevin Jones be healthy next year? If he the Bears have a solid line-up of backs with Jones, Forte, Peterson, and maybe even Garret Wolfe.

Great for Bears fans, lousy for fantasy owners trying to figure out which of these guys is the best scoring bet.

[vincesanity82]

great signing, jones has tons of talent once healthy..

[Bette]

If he can stay healthy, this would be great for the Bears. Definitely better than Benson. Wont get into trouble either.
Does this mean he will start rather than Forte?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Bette

If he can stay healthy, this would be great for the Bears. Definitely better than Benson. Wont get into trouble either.
Does this mean he will start rather than Forte?

Its still open competition, if Jones shows up and looks like a cripple, Forte will be the starter. But who knows

[Weird harold]

I'm stunned. Shocked. I can't

believe

it. I thought it was against the Bear's religion to upgrade any

position

through free

agency

.