Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings made a major change to the running back room in back-to-back offseasons. In 2023, the team parted ways with star runner Dalvin Cook, and his past two seasons show that they picked the exact right moment to do that. In March of 2024, one-year starter Alexander Mattison… Continue reading Vikings Considered Candidate for Running Back Prospect
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Vikings star running back Aaron Jones visits Rochester’s Hope Lodge as facility receives 60+ new beds – Post Bulletin
ROCHESTER — On Tuesday, Dec. 3, an NFL star helped herald in a sizable donation to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Rochester: more than 60 new mattresses and bed frames. The Giving Tuesday gift, valued at $240,000, from Sleep Number replaces about half the beds in the guest lodge, where cancer patients and… Continue reading Vikings star running back Aaron Jones visits Rochester’s Hope Lodge as facility receives 60+ new beds – Post Bulletin
Running back Aaron Jones rewards the Vikings’ belief in him
There should be no questioning the Vikings’ belief in Aaron Jones. Or more pointedly, coach Kevin O’Connell’s belief in his 30-year-old running back. Jones had a forgettable start — or forgettable first 3½ quarters — to Sunday’s 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He fumbled twice on four touches in the first quarter. He didn’t… Continue reading Running back Aaron Jones rewards the Vikings’ belief in him
A new running back in Round 1
• Vikings go running back in Round 1: Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins could spark big plays on offense in Minnesota. • CB depth in the third round: Florida State’s Azareye’h Thomas has earned a 77.4 PFF coverage grade in 2024. • Draft and trade for yourself: Try PFF’s Mock Draft Simulator — trade picks and… Continue reading A new running back in Round 1
Why Aaron Jones is my favorite Vikings running back
After the game, Jones said that his injury “was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. I’m good.” Why did he insist on returning? “Just my competitive nature, wanting to be out there with my guys,” he said. “A lot of blood, sweat and tears goes into it, and you… Continue reading Why Aaron Jones is my favorite Vikings running back