The Minnesota Vikings maintain one of the free agents pending on the roster on the days when many NFL trades and trades have fallen.
The veteran running through Aaron Jones won’t set the market like he’s in his last offseason after agreeing to the terms of his new contract with the Vikings, which announced Sunday’s move.
Jones’ New Deal is reportedly worth $20 million over the next two seasons.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) will drive Aaron Jones back in the first half of the NFL Wildcard Playoff Football Game on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (AP photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jones had signed a one-year $7 million contract to join the Vikings he knew as his NFC North Rival throughout his time with the Green Bay Packers.
He cut ties with the Packers after turning down pay cuts this past offseason.
Now head coach Kevin O’Connell had the first view that Jones would sign as a veteran who could lead the running back committee scheme in the backfield. The 30-year-old Jones had a history of injuries, including six games he missed in 2023, so it was considered that he had an option there.
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However, Jones quickly showed O’Connell, showing he still deserves a share of the Lion’s touch after rushing for 1,138 yards with 55 touchdowns, with 408 yards for 55 yards and 51 passes for 255 carries.
Jones, 1,546 yards from Scrimmage, is his highest total since the 2019 breakout campaign, leading the NFL with 1,558 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Minnesota Vikings Aaron Jones will face the Green Bay Packers in the second half on December 29, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Crackon)
Jones also played a key role in the high-octane Vikings offense, which lit up the scoreboard thanks to that time Journeyman quarterback of his career, Sam Darnold, also playing a major role in the passing game.
As NFL fans know, good play action is just as good as a productive run game.
Seeing Jones’ success in the backfield, the Vikings did not waste time keeping him in the 2025 season trying to answer the quarterback questions instead.
Recent reports show that Vikings and Darnold are not expected to reach a deal despite his career-changing campaign in Minnesota. The team still has 2024 first round pick JJ McCarthy on the depth chart. Released by the New York Giants two years after signing the four-year extension, Daniel Jones joined the team and was able to return to offering veteran competitions.
The Minnesota Vikings drive Aaron Jones Sr. back. (Mark J. Rebilas-Immagn image)
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But with Jones set to lead the way again, there’s no need to worry about who will take the carry from anyone who started under the Vikings centre in 2025.
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