Aaron Jones said after the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams that he hopes to retire with the Vikings.
Now the 30-year-old running back appears to be in position to do so.
A source confirmed to the Pioneer Press that the Vikings are re-signing Jones to 2-year, $20 million contract, which, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, includes $13 million guaranteed.
It’s a nice reward for Jones, who finished last season with 1,138 rushing yards and 408 receiving yards, proving he still has a lot left in the tank. It’s also an important move for the Vikings considering how much Jones meant to the running game.
Though he figures to play a key role on offense once again next season, Jones probably shouldn’t shoulder the same workload. He set a new a career-high with 306 touches last season, and while he did so without missing a game, he battled through his fair share of injures in the process.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the Vikings selected a running back at some point during the 2025 NFL Draft. Whoever the Vikings draft would be able to learn the ropes under Jones while simultaneously preparing to take over for him at some point down the road.
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