The Minnesota Vikings are going through an interesting 2025 off-season. Whether to pay Sam Darnold a long term contract or not has loomed over the franchise ever since they were eliminated in the playoffs.
However, one free agent has decided to return on a big two-year deal.
Breaking: Vikings Agree To Massive 2-Year Deal
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, running back Aaron Jones will re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings for two years and $20 million:
Jones signed a one-year contract worth $7 million with the Vikings last spring after turning down a pay cut from the Green Bay Packers. That made Jones the latest in a long line of Packers castoffs to join their divisional rival, a group that also includes quarterback Brett Favre, receiver Greg Jennings and placekicker Ryan Longwell.
Knowing Jones had endured a series of injuries in recent years and was approaching his 30th birthday, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell initially planned to use him in a committee system. But Jones quickly ascended to a feature back role and went on to have one of the most active and productive seasons of his career.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) gains a first down on a reception against Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) in the third quarter of their football game Sunday, December 29, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. © Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) gains a first down on a reception against Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) in the third quarter of their football game Sunday, December 29, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. © Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Here is a look at Jones’ 2024 stats:
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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