On Monday, the Green Bay Packers released RB Aaron Jones, and on Tuesday, he agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings.
According to Adam Schefter, it’s a one-year deal worth $7 million.
In 2023, Jones posted 142 carries for 656 rushing yards, two touchdowns, 30 receptions for 233 yards (8.1 yards per reception), and one touchdown in 11 starts.
Entering his eighth season in the NFL, Jones has played in 97 career games (85 starts) and recorded 1,177 rushes for 5,940 yards and 45 touchdowns. Additionally, the 29-year-old has caught 272 passes for 2,076 yards and 18 touchdowns.
During his Packers career, Jones eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in 2019, 2020, and 2022. He ranks No. 3 in franchise history in both rushing yards (5,940) and 100-yard rushing games (20) and No. 4 in rushing touchdowns (45). Among NFL running backs with 850-plus career carries, Jones is fourth in league history, averaging 5.04 yards per carry. Jones was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2020 after rushing 1,104 yards and nine touchdowns on 201 attempts.
Last season, the Vikings needed help replacing the production they got from Dalvin Cook, who the team released last June. Recently, Minnesota released their starting running back in 2023, Alexander Mattison.
Jones is an upgrade for Minnesota and a solid pickup for this team.
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