Aaron Jones: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 31

With Jones and Mason banged up, Vikings sign RB to practice squad

With their top two running backs both banged up this week, the Vikings have signed former Raiders running back Sincere McCormick to their practice squad, they announced on Wednesday.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 26

Ex-Packers star helps give Green Bay perfect playoff gift on Thursday

The Green Bay Packers have gotten some big assists from their former stars of late – and at the expense of the Detroit Lions. After Aaron Rodgers led the

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Vikings’ Aaron Jones returns to Christmas game vs. Lions after injury scare

With the Minnesota Vikings dealing with injuries on their roster alreadt like to quarterback JJ McCarthy, the team had a concerning scare during its Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions.

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NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 25

Aaron Jones injured on uncalled hip-drop tackle by Lions' Jack Campbell

Vikings running back Aaron Jones suffered an apparent lower-body injury on what looked like a clear hip-drop tackle from a Lions defender late in the first half of Thursday's game at U.S.

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The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 25

Key Matchup Detroit Lions Must Win Against Minnesota Vikings

Limiting Minnesota running back Aaron Jones’ production will be pivotal in the Lions’ Christmas Day affair with the Vikings. In the first meeting between

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 15

owboys awaiting NFL decision over Aaron Jones incident

The Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings face off in a primetime showdown on “Sunday Night Football.” Dak Prescott and Co. are looking to keep their playoff hopes alive against Aaron Jones and the rest of the Vikings in a home game at AT&T Stadium.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / December 5

Ex-Packers RB Aaron Jones’ comments raise eyebrows about JJ McCarthy

It’s not going very great for the Minnesota Vikings, who are trailing the Green Bay Packers and the rest of the NFC North in the division’s standings. Through 13 weeks of football, the Vikings are just 4-8, while each of the other NFC North teams has at least eight victories at this point in the 2025 NFL campaign.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 1

Vikings’ Aaron Jones’ shoulder injury is not considered serious, his Week 14 status is in doubt

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t just get shut out by the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13, they watched one of their most important offensive pieces walk to the locker room early.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 1

Seahawks’ Ernest Jones IV reacts to pick-6 vs. Vikings

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV had one of the best games of his career, helping the Seahawks defeat the Minnesota Vikings 26-0 on Sunday at Lumen Field.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / December 1

Ex-Packers RB Aaron Jones goes down with concerning injury in Week 13

Former Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones Sr. is not having a particularly great 2025 NFL season with the Minnesota Vikings. It just got worse for him, as he suffered an apparent upper-body injury during the Vikings’ embarrassing 26-0 loss on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 30

Injuries to monitor after Week 13: Chargers receive concerning Justin Herbert news amid playoff push

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five players we're tracking after Week 13.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert to undergo surgery on his left hand

Sauce Gardner injury update should concern Colts fans for rest of season

Cowboys designate star CB Trevon Diggs for return from injury

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 22

Minnesota Vikings land difference making defenders and a perfect Aaron Jones replacement in latest 2026 NFL mock draft

With the college football season getting close to the end of the season, it's time to start taking the NFL Draft process seriously. For the Minnesota Vikings, they are getting close to making that, and the development of J.J.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 20

Aaron Jones shares a confession that hits Packers fans deeply and explains why returning to Green Bay this year means even more

Aaron Jones is now in his second season with the Minnesota Vikings, but he still has a close connection with the Green Bay Packers and what his original team meant to his career.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 9

Vikings' Aaron Jones gets emotional surprise at Salute to Service game

Vikings running back Aaron Jones got quite the fun surprise before Sunday's game against the Ravens, which is Minnesota's annual Salute to Service game at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Aaron Jones News Emerges on Saturday

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to have running back Aaron Jones for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Jones injured his shoulder during last Sunday's 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / November 8

Report: Vikings RB Aaron Jones expected to play vs. Ravens

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is expected to play in Sunday's home game versus the Baltimore Ravens despite nursing a shoulder injury, ESPN reported on Saturday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 2

Vikings get good injury news on Aaron Jones, who was great against Lions

In his second game back from a hamstring injury, Aaron Jones gave the Vikings a huge spark in their 27-24 upset win over the Lions on Sunday. Jones was on track for a massive day until a shoulder injury sidelined him early in the second half.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / October 23

Vikings make major move with star RB Aaron Jones

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Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / October 23

Report: Vikings to activate RB Aaron Jones off IR

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is expected to be activated from injured reserve prior to the team's game against the host Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, ESPN reported.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Vikings Expected To Activate RB Aaron Jones From IR For Thursday Night

According to Adam Schefter, the Vikings are expected to activate RB Aaron Jones from injured reserve in time for tonight’s Thursday Night game against the Chargers.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Vikings Designate RB Aaron Jones To Return From IR

Per the wire, the Vikings have designated RB Aaron Jones to return from injured reserve by opening his 21-day practice window following a hamstring injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 21

Aaron Jones update is good news for Vikings' rushing attack

Aaron Jones update is good news for Vikings' sputtering rushing attack

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Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

Vikings to place key offensive player on IR

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 26

Green Bay Packers: Aaron Jones Reacts to Looming Historic Feat Only Done by Barry Sanders & Jim Brown

Former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is entering his second season with the Minnesota Vikings as a top option in the rushing attack. Packers fans have lots of stories to tell about how great a rushing weapon Jones was for Green Bay during the seven years he spent with the Green & Gold, but he’s now doing it for a divisional rival.