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Report: Vikings re-signing running back Aaron Jones to two-year deal

Minnesota has secured its running back for the next two seasons.

Nolan O'Hara

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild-card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 13, 2025.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild-card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 13, 2025. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The Minnesota Vikings are re-signing running back Aaron Jones to a two-year, $20 million contract, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday. Jones was one of the Vikings' top offseason priorities, and they got a deal done promptly.

Thirteen million dollars of Jones' $20 million deal is guaranteed. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, Jones is getting an $8 million signing bonus and per-game roster bonuses for both seasons. His contract will be a $1.5 million base salary in 2025 with $350K per-game roster bonuses — $9 million base in 2026 with $850K per-game bonuses.

Jones signed a one-year deal with the Vikings last offseason and rushed for a career-best 1,138 yards. He averaged 4.5 yards per carry, had five rushing touchdowns and also hauled in 51 passes for 408 yards and two scores. Jones provided the Vikings the clear upgrade at running back they needed after multiple seasons of lackluster play at the position. Jones received a 75.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus last season, which ranked 17th of the 47 running backs evaluated.

The Vikings got an offseason priority taken care of and have their running back secured for the next two seasons. That takes away the first bit of uncertainty for a team looking to build on a 14-3 regular season and an NFC playoff appearance.

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Nolan O'Hara
NOLAN O'HARA

Nolan O'Hara covers all things Minnesota sports, primarily the Timberwolves, for Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. He previously worked as a copy editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Hubbard School of Journalism. His work has appeared in the Pioneer Press, Ratchet & Wrench magazine, the Minnesota Daily and a number of local newspapers in Minnesota, among other publications.

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