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The Minnesota Vikings had quarterback Sam Darnold (right hand) and running back Aaron Jones (ribs) pop up on this week’s injury report as limited practice participants earlier in the week. Luckily for the 7-2 Vikes, both Darnold and Jones will play in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Minnesota has […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gave a major update on the status of star running back Aaron Jones. Minnesota will play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday to keep pace with the red-hot Detroit Lions in the NFC North. But the Vikings’ ugly win against the Jacksonville Jaguars to get to 7-2 came at a […]

The Minnesota Vikings were in a tight battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they may have lost one of their key offensive players for the game. Aaron Jones was carted off after taking a shot to the ribs, and the hope is that the injury isn’t serious. The Vikings were able to do X-rays on […]

The Minnesota Vikings breathed a sigh of relief after their Week 9 victory over the Indianapolis Colts and they should have an excellent chance to make it two wins in a row when they go to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars in Week 10. The Vikings will be facing the second of their three-game […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings were creating one of the top stories of the 2024 NFL season. They had started the year with five straight victories — including three wins over the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers — and were impressive on both sides of the line of […]

The Minnesota Vikings experienced a tough loss to the Lions, falling at the hands of a tough one-two punch. But the close loss by the Vikings against a Super Bowl contender doesn’t prove they are in that race themselves. Late in the game, the Vikings made a nice comeback from an 11-point halftime deficit. They […]

Along with the defending two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, the Minnesota Vikings are one of the final two unbeaten teams standing, a shock to many around the league who anticipated that the Vikes could potentially be among the league’s worst teams. A 5-0 start, just the ninth in Vikings franchise history, indicates otherwise, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have started the season a perfect 5-0. After defeating the New York Jets in Week 5’s showdown in London, the team entered its bye week undefeated and in command of the NFC North. While there are plenty of reasons for Vikings fans to celebrate, the team didn’t leave England unscathed. Running back […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones received a positive update on his injury status following his exit during Sunday’s game in London against the New York Jets. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell addressed the situation in a virtual press conference, expressing optimism that the injury may not be as severe as initially feared. “Aaron Jones […]

It’s getting closer to the point in the season where injuries start to make more of an impact on the playoff chase. That’s especially true when injuries hit a big name like Houston Texans’ star receiver Nico Collins. Or when the Bills see QB Josh Allen on the turf in pain. Here’s the NFL Week […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the 2024 NFL season. Many NFL fans and analysts dismissed Minnesota’s chances before the season, especially after J.J. McCarthy’s injury that ended his rookie season before it began. However, that hasn’t stopped the Vikings from starting the season 5-0 and putting up some […]

The Minnesota Vikings walked out of London with a win against the New York Jets, but they also came out with an injury to one of their offensive players. Running back Aaron Jones left the game in the first quarter, as the last time he had the ball was a 24-yard catch from Sam Darnold. […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost one of their top offensive weapons during Sunday’s game with the New York Jets. Running back Aaron Jones went down with a hip injury, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Stacey Dales of NFL Network was the first with the news. The Vikings originally announced Jones was questionable to return, […]

In seven seasons as a member of the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones scored a total of 39 touchdowns — 37 in the regular season, 2 in the postseason — at Green Bay’s historic Lambeau Field. As is customary for Packers players who find the end zone, Jones has partaken in […]

The Minnesota Vikings are heading to Lambeau Field this week to take on the Green Bay Packers, and that means running back Aaron Jones will take on his former team, and ahead of the game, he penned an emotional letter to the Packers fanbase while thanking them for their support over the years. Jones discussed […]

While Aaron Jones and Davante Adams no longer play for the Green Bay Packers, both players got their start at Lambeau Field. As Jones tried to make his mark on the NFL, he says Adams was one of his biggest mentors. Adams was drafted in 2024 while Jones was selected in 2017. In Jones’ draft […]

When Aaron Jones signed with the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason, he imagined that leaving the Green Bay Packers and going to their long-time division rival would be a positive experience. He always got something of a thrill out of playing at U.S. Bank Stadium as a visitor, and he thought playing in front of […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones suffered an injury scare in a game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Jones got hurt and went to the medical tent, per Underdog NFL. Jones did return to the game in a hopeful sign for Vikings fans. It wasn’t all sunshine for Jones on Sunday, as the […]

The evolution of the running back position has changed drastically over the past five seasons in fantasy football. Once holding down at least 75 percent of all first-round selections, you are now lucky to see 40 percent of the first-round picks not be a wide receiver. With that shift in draft strategy comes a new […]

The Minnesota Vikings were NFC North champions just two years ago, but as they start their work this summer in training camp, many observers believe they will be battling the Chicago Bears for third place in the division. The division has been taken over by the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers are close […]

The Green Bay Packers lost former star running back Aaron Jones to the division rival Minnesota Vikings this offseason, a questionable development for Coach Matt LaFleur considering feelings he shared about the 5-foot-9, 208 pound backfield star recently. The Packers are expected to move forward with ex-Raider Josh Jacobs at the position as part of […]

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has been the man in charge in Green Bay for five seasons now, and there arguably hasn’t been a player who has been as consistent or as reliable in that time as running back Aaron Jones. Jones, a seven-year NFL veteran who has spent the entirety of his NFL career […]

The Green Bay Packers took the NFL by surprise last season. No one truly knew what to expect as they transitioned away from Aaron Rodgers and dove towards the new Jordan Love era in Wisconsin. A playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round and a near Divisional Round victory over the […]

The Green Bay Packers have made some big moves this offseason, but none have been bigger than their signing of Josh Jacobs. The former Las Vegas Raiders running back netted a four-year, $48 million deal from Green Bay in free agency, and will now become a key part of an offense that very nearly upset […]

The Minnesota Vikings have not been happy with their running game the last two seasons, and they hope that situation changes quite a bi in the 2024 season. In order to make that happen, they signed Aaron Jones to man the position and the former Packer has the tools and the ability to do just […]

No position has seen more movement in free agency so far than running back. Players like Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Tony Pollard and Joe Mixon, among others, have already moved on to new clubs. But perhaps the most stunning shift among running backs took place with the Green Bay Packers. The green-and-gold signed Josh Jacobs […]

Running back Aaron Jones, after bursting onto the scene in 2019 with an epic 16-touchdown season, has been a crucial part of the Green Bay Packers offense. Alas, all good things come to an end, and on Tuesday morning, Jones’ Packers tenure reached its conclusion after the team decided to release the 29-year old running […]

The Minnesota Vikings and running back Aaron Jones have agreed to a deal, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. It is a one-year, $7 million deal for Jones and the Vikings, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Aaron Jones was released on Monday by the Green Bay Packers after they added Josh Jacobs. The […]

The Green Bay Packers have informed running back Aaron Jones that he is being released and will be a free agent, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Packers had been trying to find a solution with Aaron Jones this offseason, but after agreeing to terms with Josh Jacobs, they are heading in a different […]

Running back has become the position that gets punished from a financial perspective in the NFL. Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers is finding that out during the offseason, as the team and his agent Drew Rosenhaus attempt to reduce his salary-cap number. Published reports have indicated that the Packers would like to bring […]

The Green Bay Packers had a surprisingly good season after making the playoffs. They upset the Dallas Cowboys before being bounced out by the San Francisco 49ers. The franchise aims to continue building around Jordan Love and it sounds like general manager, Brian Gutekunst wants to bring Aaron Jones back for one more season. Nothing […]

With the Green Bay Packers entering the offseason, there are some lingering questions about Aaron Jones’ future with the team as he enters his age 30 season in 2024, which is old for a running back, but head coach Matt LaFleur made it abundantly clear that the team values what he can do for them, […]

The Green Bay Packers fell 24-21 to the San Francisco 49ers and were eliminated from the NFL Playoffs on Saturday night. But it wasn’t for a lack of effort from packers running back Aaron Jones. Jones had 18 carries for 108 yards, including a 53-yard jaunt against the 49ers. In doing so, he became the […]

Aaron Jones helped lead the Green Bay Packers to an impressive win over the Dallas Cowboys on Super Wild Card Weekend. Alongside his lethal scoring performance, Jones inspired some of his Packers teammates along the way. Jones scored three touchdowns on the way to a 48-32 victory. During the win, Green Bay wide receiver Jayden […]

Plenty of prognosticators thought that Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers were going to fall to the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs. Jones would like to encourage that attitude to carry forward. After the shocking 48-32 win over the Cowboys, Jones was asked about those who gave Green […]

It was an offensive masterclass that was on display for the Green Bay Packers. The idea was that the Dallas Cowboys would make light work of the young Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur squad. To be fair, Dak Prescott along with the rest of the men have been blazing at home since the start of […]

As the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys prepare to clash in the Super Wild Card Weekend, the NFL world is buzzing with anticipation. This promises to be a high-stakes showdown between two of the league’s most iconic franchises. Now, let’s explore some bold projections for the Packers as they eagerly approach their playoff clash […]

A classic football rivalry always brings the heat out of players. The hatred that fuels both sides is what makes these games so exciting. One of the best football rivalries comes between two storied franchises, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. Both teams collided in a Week 18 matchup, whether the Packers defeated the […]

A lot of teams take a while to fully get into rebuilding mode. It was once thought that the Green Bay Packers would struggle without Aaron Rodgers leading the charge after his offseason decision. But, Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love have found ways to stay alive for a postseason ticket. Along with Aaron Jones and […]