The Minnesota Vikings could bring back Aaron Jones next season at the age of 31, or they could try and trade up a few spots to get into the Ashton Jeanty sweepstakes. However, there is a lesser known third path that makes sense for Minnesota if upgrading the running back position is a priority in the first round of April's NFL draft.

The Minnesota Vikings are predicted to lose running back Aaron Jones to the Denver Broncos once NFL free agency hits in March.

The Minnesota Vikings are predicted to trade two draft picks to the Seahawks to move up and select Asthon Jeanty as Aaron Jones' replacement.

Cam Akers: Akers served as a quality back-up to Aaron Jones, rushing for 444 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry and coming off his second torn Achilles. He wants to be back if the Vikings will have him.

Outside linebacker Pat Jones II did not practice on Thursday, indicating he could be out again this week for the Vikings' wild card playoff game against the Rams. Jones suffered a knee injury against the Packers in Week 17 and missed last Sunday's game against the Lions.

There is no time for emotions in the NFL. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell preached going 1-0 every week during the season and now that the season is over after a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the business side of the game takes over — and O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have big decisions to make.

Before Aaron Jones laces them up Monday, there will be player prop betting options available for the 8:00 PM ET kickoff, live on ABC/ESPN. The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) and Jones square off against

El Paso's Aaron Jones is finalist for NFL's Salute to Service award. Jones plays RB for the Minnesota Vikings. He played RB for Burges HS and UTEP.

After a tough playoff exit, the Vikings should expect to lose a team legend while also parting ways with two starters who were key to the team's success.

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 season with 255 carries for 1,138 yards and five touchdowns, a 51-408-2 receiving line on 62 targets and five fumbles (three lost) across 17 games.

Vikings running back Aaron Jones, 49ers tight end George Kittle and Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox are the finalists for the NFL’s 14th annual Salute to Service award presented by USAA.

The Vikings need to re-sign these 3 veteran players before 2025 NFL free agency kicks off in March. Will they retain them all?