The Vikings are bringing again a key piece of their offense.
Minnesota is re-signing operating again Aaron Jones on a two-year, $20 million contract with $13 million assured, in response to a number of experiences.
It retains one other weapon in place for whoever is underneath middle subsequent season after the Vikings refused to place the franchise tag on Sam Darnold and with former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers rising as a “darkish horse” choice in free company.
The 30-year-old Jones, somebody Rodgers would know nicely from their time collectively in Inexperienced Bay, is coming off a breakout season throughout his first 12 months with the Vikings, who he signed a one-year, $7 million contract with final offseason.
He performed each sport and recorded profession highs in dashing yards (1,138), touches (306), carries (255) and offensive snaps (700).
His 1,546 yards from scrimmage had been the second most of his profession.
After seven seasons in Inexperienced Bay, Jones helped Minnesota to a 14-3 report, one sport behind the NFC North-winning Lions, earlier than shedding to the Rams, 27-9, within the wild-card spherical.
Jones, whose deal is an inexpensive one for Minnesota, is a serious weapon for a Vikings offense that options receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, which ought to make them a beautiful vacation spot for any free agent quarterback.