The Green Bay Packers and their fans will never forget about Aaron Jones.
On top of being one of the best players on the team over the past decade, he’ll now look to remind them what they’re missing twice a year.
According to a report by Diana Russini of The Athletic, the star running back is staying in the NFC North Division, this time with the Minnesota Vikings.
Grab your purple sombreros, RB Aaron Jones is expected to join the Minnesota Vikings, per sources. pic.twitter.com/9HBW6CBlUt
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 12, 2024
The Packers released the 29-year-old on Monday, shortly after signing Josh Jacobs to replace him.
The team had reportedly asked him to take a 50% pay cut, if not more, as he entered the final year of his four-year, $48 million contract.
Needless to say, he respectfully disagreed, and he now joins the Vikings on a one-year deal worth $7 million.
The UTEP product entered the league as a fifth-round pick back in 2017.
He spent his entire seven-year career at Lambeau Field, rushing for 5,940 yards.
This is another example of how ruthless NFL free agency could be, and the fans took to social media to thank him for everything he did for the organization.
The Packers got younger and healthier by signing Josh Jacobs to a four-year deal.
The Vikings, on the other hand, will now get a workhorse with a huge chip on his shoulder and a determination to get back at his former team, and if he’s able to stay healthy, he’s going to be one of the biggest bargains in the league.
NEXT: Analyst Predicts Which RB Will Make Biggest Impact With New Team