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Vikings cruise past resting Packers 16-3 for 5th straight win as McCarthy exits again with injury

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 18 Jones (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Jones dealt with a slew of injuries this season and ultimately played just 12 games, finishing with a career-low 4.2 YPC while posting his lowest marks since his rookie year for rushing yards (548) and receiving yards (199). He was still reasonably effective when poor QB play didn't crater Minnesota's entire offense, so he could be back next year for the final season of a two-year extension. Jones turned 31 in December and is scheduled for a $9 million base salary in 2026, with $2 million already guaranteed and another $2 million kicking in on the third day of the league year. In other words, the Vikings likely will trade/release Jones before mid-March if they don't plan to keep him around for the 2026 season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another DNP on Thursday Jones (hip) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Jones has yet to practice this week due to a new hip injury, while fellow RB Jordan Mason upgraded from limited Wednesday to all activity Thursday as the latter attempts to miss just one game due to an ankle issue. Friday's injury report will reveal Jones' odds to suit up Sunday versus the Packers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to hip injury Jones was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury.

Impact Jones suffered an ankle injury early Week 16 at the Giants but gutted it out with Jordan Mason unable to return due to an ankle issue of his own. Mason was inactive last Thursday against the Lions, allowing Jones to take on most of the RB reps for the majority of the Vikings' last two contests en route to 44 touches for 156 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD during that span. Jones is dealing with a new health concern this week that kept him out of drills Wednesday, while Mason practiced in a limited capacity. Minnesota's backfield thus is in some flux ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings fans might've already seen the last of Aaron Jones A recent roster move by the Minnesota Vikings seems to point to RB Aaron Jones not playing in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Toughs out injuries against Detroit Jones carried the ball 18 tines for 53 yards and a touchdown and caught three of four targets for 10 yards in the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions on Christmas Day.

Impact The veteran running back headed into the blue medical tent late in the second quarter to be checked for a left leg injury, per Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune, but Jones was back in the lineup on the Vikings' first possession after halftime. His one-yard TD plunge in the first quarter was his first score since Week 10, and just his second rushing touchdown of the season. Jones has seen a bigger workload the last two weeks while Jordan Mason (ankle) has been sidelined, gaining 156 scrimmage yards on 44 touches, and with Minnesota having nothing to play for in Week 18, there may not be much incentive to push Mason back into action in the regular-season finale against the Packers.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Jones injury update: Latest news on Vikings RB's status in Week 17 game | Sporting News Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is dealing with an injury in the first half of the Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aaron Jones Powers His Way Into The End Zone For Six Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones powers through Detroit Lions defenders for a 1-yard touchdown to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Vikings have big $14 million decision to make this upcoming offseason Running back Aaron Jones could be a cut candidate for the Minnesota Vikings this upcoming offseason as they attempt to sort their roster out...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Set to play Thursday Jones (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game against the Lions.

Impact Jones played through an in-game ankle injury this past Sunday at the Giants and paced the Vikings backfield with 23 touches for 93 yards from scrimmage. His season-high touch count was aided by the fact that fellow RB Jordan Mason was knocked out with an ankle issue of his own, and Mason won't be available to the offense Thursday. As a result, Jones is in line to handle a workhorse role again in Week 17, with Zavier Scott and Ty Chandler serving as the options at the position behind him.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Tuesday The Vikings listed Jones (ankle) as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Jones has yet to turn in a full practice this week, but so long as he maintains at least limited participation Wednesday, he should be in good shape to play Thursday against the Lions. In this past Sunday's 16-13 win over the Giants, Jones earned a season-high 23 touches and accounted for 93 yards from scrimmage. He was aided by Jordan Mason's early exit due to ankle injury, and with Mason having yet to practice this week and trending toward sitting Thursday, Jones could be in store for another elevated workload against Detroit.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Monday's estimate Jones (ankle) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Jones exited Sunday's 16-13 win over the Giants with an ankle injury, but subsequently returned en route to carrying 21 times for 85 yards and catching two of his three targets for eight yards. His listed limitations Monday are likely maintenance-related, and at this stage there's nothing to suggest that Jones will miss Thursday's game against the Lions. Meanwhile, fellow RB Jordan Mason, who didn't return to Sunday's contest after sustaining an ankle injury, was deemed a non-participant Monday.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

“We’re playing for each other” — Aaron Jones after Vikings beat Giants

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jonathan Vilma’s biggest takeaway from Vikings’ win over Giants: ‘They Stayed the Course’ | NFL on FOX

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Season-high 21 carries in win Jones (ankle) rushed 21 times for 85 yards and caught two of three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Giants.

Impact Jones injured his ankle in the first quarter but came back into the game after fellow running back Jordan Mason (ankle) exited the game entirely. If Jones plays Thursday against the Lions, he could be in for another hefty workload for a Vikings offense that may be without starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand), who also left in the first half. Third-string running back Zavier Scott finished with 12 yards on three touches while Jones set a season high with 23 touches and set a new season high in rushing yards. Jones has frequently dealt with in-game injuries this season but has handled double-digit touches in each of his last eight outings and reached 65 scrimmage yards in three consecutive games.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. McCarthy gets injured as the Vikings hand the Giants their ninth loss in a row

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaron Jones Makes Man Miss And Sprints Up Sideline For 15-Yard Run Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones bursts up the sideline for a 15-yard run against the New York Giants.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Jordan Mason injury update: Vikings QB hurts ankle vs. Giants Both Mason and Aaron Jones were banged up early in the Week 16 matchup vs. the New York Giants.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Back in Sunday's game Jones (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Giants, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact While Jones is back in the contest after having exited it, fellow RB Jordan Mason, who also sustained an ankle injury Sunday, has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 16 action. In that context, Zavier Scott is available to handle complementary backfield snaps for the Vikings.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts ankle in Week 16 Jones sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's contest at the Giants.

Impact Fellow RB Jordan Mason also exited with an ankle injury, but while Mason needed a cart to leave the field, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, Jones was spotted jogging on the sideline, per Lewis. Zavier Scott took over the Vikings backfield to ckik off their second drive of the game.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Jones injury update: Latest news on Vikings RB's status in Week 16 game | Sporting News Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is dealing with an injury in the first quarter of the Week 16 game against the New York Giants.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Vikings cruise past resting Packers 16-3 for 5th straight win as McCarthy exits again with injury

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“We’re playing for each other” — Aaron Jones after Vikings beat Giants

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J.J. McCarthy gets injured as the Vikings hand the Giants their ninth loss in a row