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AARON JONES SR.
1138 YDS •
255 ATT •
5 TD
1138 YDS
255 ATT
5 TD
Broncos Deemed 'Notable Suitors' for Vikings Pro Bowler The Denver Broncos were linked to Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones.
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JANUARY 22 • SI.COM
Aaron Jones, George Kittle and Morgan Fox are the finalists for NFL's Salute to Service award
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Garners 16 total touches in loss Jones rushed 13 times for 48 yards and secured three of six targets for 12 yards in the Vikings' 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams on Monday night. He finished the 2024 regular seaso...
Impact Jones didn't look encumbered by the quadriceps injury he'd been dealing with since the Week 18 loss to the Lions, but his opportunities were limited by game script. The veteran's modest final numbers somewhat belied the fact he was a very good fit overall in his first Vikings season, as Jones' rushing yardage total was a new personal best and his receiving yardage tally was the second highest of his career. Jones is due to hit unrestricted free agency when the new league year begins in March after playing 2024 on a one-year, $7 million deal, but there may be mutual interest in a return to Minnesota.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Jones Arrives For Wild Card Game at Rams
JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE
Clear for Monday's game Jones (quadriceps) doesn't have a designation for Monday's wild-card game against the Rams.
Impact Jones is tending to a quad injury that has lingered since he exited the Vikings' Week 17 win against the Packers in the second half. He was able to suit up this past Sunday at Detroit and turned 15 touches into 75 yards from scrimmage. With an illness going around the RB room -- Ty Chandler showed up on Friday's report but doesn't have a designation for Monday's contest, while Cam Akers is listed as questionable due to an ailment -- Jones could be a true workhorse in Minnesota's playoff opener if either or both of his position mates are compromised. As for Jones, the oft-injured back played a full slate for the third time in his eight-year career in 2024, reeling off 1,546 yards from scrimmage and seven total TDs on 306 touches in 17 regular-season contests.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited in practice Jones (quadriceps) was a limited practice participant Friday.
Impact Jones played through the same injury during last week's loss to the Lions, taking 15 touches for 75 yards while playing 62 percent of snaps on offense. He'll likely play again Monday against the Rams in Phoenix, having managed limited practice participation Thursday and Friday.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Still limited by quad injury Jones (quadriceps) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact For a second week in a row, Jones is enduring practice restrictions due to a quad injury. During Monday's loss at Detroit, he still handled 62 percent of snaps en route to 15 touches for 75 yards from scrimmage, while backup RB Cam Akers had a 31 percent snap share and eight touches for 69 total yards, most of them on a 58-yard rush. Jones will have two more chances to log a full session this week before the Vikings potentially tag him with a designation for Monday's wild-card contest at the Rams.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Goes for 75 yards in Week 18 Jones rushed 10 times for 45 yards while catching five of six targets for 30 receiving yards in Sunday's 31-9 loss to the Lions.
Impact Jones turned in moderate fantasy numbers despite his team wearing this one on the chin. The long-time Packer was able to set a new career high in rushing yards (1,138) in his first year playing with the Vikings. The 29-year-old also produced one of his better receiving seasons after recording 51 receptions and 423 yards in 17 starts with his new club. Jones will draw a favorable matchup in the wild-card round of the playoffs when the Vikings face the Rams' 22nd-ranked rush defense next Monday.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids injury designation Jones (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.
Impact He sat out the fourth quarter of last week's win over Green Bay but was never likely to miss the upcoming game due to a quad bruise. With the NFC North and a bye on the line, Jones may even take a larger share of the RB workload than he normally does.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Final Vikings injury report vs. Lions: Pat Jones II, Aaron Jones updates The Vikings will be without Pat Jones on Sunday night, so they'll need Dallas Turner to play well.
JANUARY 3 • SI.COM
Vikings-Lions injury updates: Aaron Jones limited, Alex Anzalone upgraded Minnesota and Detroit square off for the top seed in the NFC on Sunday.
JANUARY 2 • SI.COM
Remains limited at practice Jones (quadriceps) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.
Impact Jones was held out of the later stages of this past Sunday's win against the Packers due to a quad injury, but his ability to follow up Wednesday's capped walkthrough with a similar amount of activity a day later bodes well for his chances to be available for Sunday night's showdown at Detroit. Considering the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in the conference are on the line, he likely will do everything in his power to be active for that contest, though he may cede some RB reps to backups Cam Akers and Ty Chandler if Jones is at less than 100 percent, assuming he suits up.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Limited practice Jones (quad) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact His ability to practice at all essentially confirms the quad injury he suffered during Sunday's 27-25 win over Green Bay is minor. Jones missed the entire fourth quarter, leaving Cam Akers and Ty Chandler to split backfield work in what ended up being a close game after the Packers scored 15 points toward the end. With Sunday's game against Detroit determining the No. 2 seed in the NFC, it's safe to assume Jones will give it a go if at all possible.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Not dealing with major injury Jones (quad) does not seem to be dealing with a major injury and has a "pretty realistic chance" of playing in next Sunday's Week 18 regular-season finale against Detroit, Ian Rapo...
Impact Rapoport explains that Jones' injury is a quad contusion and that the Vikings pulled him from Sunday's Week 17 win over Green Bay "out of caution." Minnesota went up 27-10 one play after Jones' final carry of the contest near the end of the third quarter, which could also have been a factor in the team deciding to remove him from the game, though the Packers did make the margin much closer by scoring the next 15 points. It would stand to reason that Jones will suit up in Week 18 if he's at all able to, as the Vikings have a lot to play for -- if they beat the Lions in the season finale, they'll secure the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC and get a first-round bye, while a loss would push them all the day down to the No. 5 seed.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with quad issue Jones (quadriceps) recorded 12 rushes for 47 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers. He added four receptions on five targets for an additional 30 yards.
Impact Despite playing with a lead for the entire game, the Vikings remained aggressive on offense by taking to the air 43 times. That was enough to mute Jones' volume to some degree, an issue compounded by the fact that he didn't play at all in the fourth quarter due to a quad injury he suffered earlier in the game, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. Jones' status will be important to monitor ahead of a Week 18 showdown with the Lions that will decide the NFC North as well as the top seed in the NFC.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
It's Showtime for Aaron Jones 🤩
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Packers vs. Vikings: Storied NFC North rivalry by the numbers
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Nets 93 yards Sunday Jones took 18 carries for 67 yards while catching three of five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks.
Impact Jones had to work for his 93 combined yards from scrimmage Sunday, handling 23 total touches en route to modest fantasy numbers. The steady veteran failed to extend his scoring streak to five games, which is the only blemish on an otherwise quality outing. The 29-year-old is now up to 1,046 rushing yards through 15 starts as a Viking, giving him his fourth 1,000-yard season as a pro. Jones will get an opportunity to have a revenge game against the club that let him walk in free agency this past offseason, the Green Bay Packers, next Sunday.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Jones 🤝 #Vikings Fans in Seattle
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE
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