Aaron Jones News

The Minnesota Vikings are signing running back Aaron Jones to a one-year, $7 million contract. Jones will stay in the NFC North after being released by the Green Bay Packers on Monday. He was hobbled by injuries for most of last season, but Jones finished with five straight 100-yard rushing performances, including two playoff games. Jones should be the favorite to lead the Vikings' backfield in 2024, with Ty Chandler mixing in behind him. Jones averaged 12.8 FanDuel points per game last season, with 142 carries for 656 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 30 catches (43 targets) for 233 yards and another touchdown. Among the 49 backs with at least 100 carries, Jones ranked No. 9 in Rushing Net Expected Points per carry.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Green Bay Packers are releasing veteran running back Aaron Jones. Jones entered the league as a fifth round pick in 2017, but quickly established himself as the Packers' lead back from the 2018 season onward. He led the league in touchdowns in 2019 (16) and never dipped below 4.6 yards per carry in any of his seasons as the starter. However, the veteran did struggle with injuries, and will now become a free agent after the Packers signed free agent rusher Josh Jacobs to a new contract for the 2024 season. Even while playing through injuries this past season, Jones still mustered a respectable 4.6 yards per carry for the Packers. He was electric in the team's playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys, totaling 3 touchdowns and 118 yards on 21 carries. Hopefully the talented veteran lands with a team that can make full use of his playmaking talents.

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee, finger) is available for Saturday's Divisional Round game against the San Francisco 49ers. Jones is not included on the final injury report and will be available for Saturday's showdown with the 49ers. A.J. Dillon (thumb, neck) is questionable. Assuming Dillon is active, our models expect Jones to handle 13.6 carries and catch 2.4 passes against the 49ers. Jones' Divisional Round projection includes 65.4 rushing yards, 16.7 receiving yards, 0.44 total touchdowns, and 11.8 FanDuel points.