After the Giants cut starting quarterback Daniel Jones, he joined Minnesota’s practice squad. It was a wise move, aimed at getting him on a team while maintaining the flexibility to sign with another team’s active roster, should the opportunity arise. Now that the regular season has ended, Jones has gone all in with the Vikings… Continue reading If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
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Aaron Jones and Minnesota’s Flat Circle
Aaron Jones isn’t Brett Favre. Still, the former Green Bay Packers running back is a turncoat who’s become beloved in the Minnesota Vikings locker room for his upbeat personality and relentless play. Packers fans loved Jones, and Jones assured them that the feeling was mutual before Minnesota’s Week 4 game in Lambeau. However, he’s quickly… Continue reading Aaron Jones and Minnesota’s Flat Circle
Vikings Get Bad News on Aaron Jones Ahead of Rams Game
Getty Aaron Jones #33 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Arizona Cardinals. The Minnesota Vikings strived to manage Aaron Jones‘ workload throughout the regular season, but the 30-year-old’s running backs most grueling season of his career has lent itself to some wear and tear. Handling a career-high 306 touches and 700 snaps in… Continue reading Vikings Get Bad News on Aaron Jones Ahead of Rams Game
Vikings make major Daniel Jones move ahead of playoff game vs. Rams
Daniel Jones will be on the Vikings’ active roster for the postseason. The former Giants quarterback was signed to the 53-man squad on Tuesday, the team announced. In turn, the Vikings have waived QB Brett Rypien to make room for Jones. The Vikings have signed Daniel Jones to the active roster. Getty Images Jones had… Continue reading Vikings make major Daniel Jones move ahead of playoff game vs. Rams
Vikings elevate Gabe Murphy, Calvin Munson, but don’t move on Daniel Jones
The Vikings elevated linebackers Gabe Murphy and Calvin Munson from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of the winner-take-all battle for the top seed in the NFC against the Detroit Lions Sunday night at Ford Field in Detroit. The #Vikings have elevated LB Calvin Munson and OLB Gabriel Murphy to the active roster… Continue reading Vikings elevate Gabe Murphy, Calvin Munson, but don’t move on Daniel Jones
Pat Jones II will miss Lions game
Jones was limited the first two days of practice but was back to full participation by week’s end. He said Wednesday he would play against the Lions. Ingram appeared on the practice report Thursday as a limited participant with a back issue but practiced fully Friday. For the Lions, running back David Montgomery (knee) and… Continue reading Pat Jones II will miss Lions game
Aaron Jones limited, Alex Anzalone upgraded
Star Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quad) remained a limited participant during the team’s practice on Thursday. Star Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (forearm), meanwhile, was upgraded to a full participant Thursday as his status improves ahead of the Week 18 showdown between the two teams for the top seed in the NFC. Jones… Continue reading Aaron Jones limited, Alex Anzalone upgraded
Top Pro Bowl Snub for Vikings, Daniel Jones, the DET Fear
Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images. The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the January 2nd edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Top Pro Bowl Snub for Vikings, Daniel Jones, the DET Fear Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses.… Continue reading Top Pro Bowl Snub for Vikings, Daniel Jones, the DET Fear
RB Aaron Jones wants to finish career with Vikings
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 2, 2025, 10:15 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He… Continue reading RB Aaron Jones wants to finish career with Vikings
Vikings Predicted to Replace RB Aaron Jones With Ashton Jeanty
Getty Running back Aaron Jones of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings hit towering home runs with their free agent acquisitions of quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Aaron Jones last offseason, both of whom the team signed to one-year deals. And while both signings still look fantastic as the franchise prepares to take on… Continue reading Vikings Predicted to Replace RB Aaron Jones With Ashton Jeanty