Former Packers RB Aaron Jones agrees to one-year deal with Vikings
Days after the Green Bay Packers surprisingly released star running back Aaron Jones, he has quickly landed on his feet with his next NFL home. Jones reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Minnesota Vikings. He steps in as the Vikings’ starting running back after the team moved on from Alexander Mattison last week.
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The 29-year-old is joining the Vikings after spending his first seven seasons with the Packers where he established himself as one of the league’s most dynamic all-around running backs.
Although he was hampered by injuries this past season, he finished with 656 rushing yards and two touchdowns along with 30 receptions for 233 receiving yards and a touchdown in 11 games played.
In 97 career games, he has recorded 5,940 rushing yards and 45 touchdowns on 5.0 yards per carry. That includes posting more than 1,000 rushing yards three times and averaging at least 5.0 yards per rushing attempt four times.
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Jones remains in the NFC North, where he will have the chance to face the Packers twice next season. Green Bay chose to part ways with him after signing former Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs to a four-year, $48 million deal.
Minnesota will likely look to feature Jones in a significant role after quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency on a four-year, $180 deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Vikings inked veteran quarterback Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million deal. The front office will likely look to further address the position through the upcoming draft.
