"Aaron Jones Sr. has restructured his deal with the Minnesota Vikings and won't be released, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. His new one-year deal is for $5.6 million, including $5 million guaranteed."
"Sources told ESPN earlier this month that the Vikings had informed Jones he'd be released barring a trade. He had been scheduled to earn $10 million in 2026, with a cap number of $14.8 million."
"Injuries caught up to him in 2025, as Jones played in 12 games and managed only 548 rushing yards and 747 total yards from scrimmage -- his lowest totals since his 2017 rookie season."
Aaron Jones restructured his contract with the Minnesota Vikings, securing a one-year deal worth $5.6 million with $5 million guaranteed. The restructuring prevented his release after the Vikings initially informed him he would be cut unless traded. Jones' original 2026 salary was $10 million with a $14.8 million cap hit. The 31-year-old running back served as Minnesota's backup to Jordan Mason but struggled with injuries in 2025, appearing in only 12 games and recording 548 rushing yards and 747 total yards from scrimmage—his lowest output since his 2017 rookie season. Jones spent seven seasons with Green Bay before joining Minnesota two years ago, posting career highs in 2024.
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