Aaron Jones, a running back, will stay in the NFC North.
Jones is anticipated to sign a one-year, $7 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, according to sources with knowledge of the situation, as reported by NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Tuesday, one day after being released by the Green Bay Packers.
The 29-year-old running back was released by the Packers on Monday after the parties reached an agreement. Jones was scheduled to deduct $17.575 million from Green Bay’s cap on salaries. Like he did last season, the Packers brass tried to persuade Jones to accept a pay cut in order to return, but the seasoned running back turned them down, which resulted in his release.
One day later, he seals a deal with a rival of the Packers and will play
