Packers released Jones after reportedly making a deal with Josh Jacobs
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly made a major move on Tuesday as one of their rivals, the Green Bay Packers, released one of their best offensive players in recent years.
Star running back Aaron Jones and the Vikings agreed to a one-year deal worth $7 million, the NFL Network reported. Jones was a late release after the Packers reportedly signed a deal with running back Josh Jacobs from the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball during the wild-card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Jan. 14, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Jones will now have a chance to be a thorn in the side of his former team twice next season.
The one-time Pro Bowler spent seven seasons with the Packers after the team selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 draft out of UTEP. He earned his way toward becoming a starter as he showcased his abilities to run and catch the ball, making him a dynamic threat.
He had a career year in 2019 when he led the league with 16 rushing touchdowns on his way to his first 1,000-yard rushing season. He then made the Pro Bowl the next year after eclipsing 1,100 rushing yards and scoring 11 total touchdowns – nine rushing and two receiving.
Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers stiff arms Jerome Baker of the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Last season, Jones only played in 11 games. He had 656 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns with 30 catches for 233 yards and a receiving score. The Packers were 9-8 and reached the playoffs.
He will replace Alexander Mattison as the starting running back. The Vikings released Mattison before the free agency period began.
Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers during the Bears at Soldier Field on Sept. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
Green Bay now appears to be ready and willing to go with Jacobs as the starting running back.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
