Green Bay Packers general manager, Brian Gutekunst, looking on prior to the game against the Detroit Lions on September 7, 2025.
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Green Bay Packers general manager, Brian Gutekunst, looking on prior to the game against the Detroit Lions on September 7, 2025.
The Green Bay Packers have a few needs to address during the upcoming NFL offseason, but there is a new need to add to the list.
After it was reported that the Packers have chosen to not tender running back Emmanuel Wilson, they could be in the market for another backfield mate for Josh Jacobs. With that in mind, a familiar option could be available in free agency.
When Green Bay chose to sign Jacobs in free agency a couple of years back, that signaled the end of Aaron Jones’ tenure with the team. However, he is reportedly set to be cut by the Minnesota Vikings this offseason and could make perfect sense for the Packers.
Green Bay Packers Linked as Potential Aaron Jones Landing Spot
Mike Moraitis of The Sporting News has suggested Green Bay as a Jones destination. He would make perfect sense as a target for the Packers.
“We could also see a Jones-Packers reunion after Green Bay decided not to tender running back Emanuel Wilson, which leaves a void behind fellow rusher Josh Jacobs,” Moraitis wrote.
“A one-two punch of Jacobs and Jones would be a strong one for the Packers, and Jones offer more than Wilson because the latter doesn’t contribute much as a pass-catcher.”
Jones had a very successful first tenure in Green Bay. He dealt with some nagging injury issues throughout his time with the Packers, but was one of the best running backs in the NFL in multiple seasons.
Not only would Jones be familiar with Green Bay’s system under head coach Matt LaFleur, but he still carries a lot of love for the team and city. Even though the two parties didn’t part on the best of terms, a reunion would make a lot of sense.
What Would Aaron Jones Bring to the Packers?
Even at 31 years of age, Jones is a capable running back. During the 2025 season with the Vikings, he carried the football 132 times for 548 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching 28 passes for 199 yards and a score.
Back in 2024 in his first season with Minnesota, Jones racked up 1,138 yards and five scores on 255 carries, averaging 4.5 yards per attempt. He also caught 51 passes for 408 yards and two touchdowns.
Jones would bring a dual-threat ability behind Jacobs. He would provide Jordan Love with another receiver option out of the backfield and is still capable of making a big play on the ground.
Whether or not the Packers will actually have interest in bringing Jones back remains to be seen. But, it’s an idea that would make a lot of sense and would fill a need that Green Bay has heading into free agency.