The Minnesota Vikings will likely have to pay up to retain running back Aaron Jones or watch him walk away, potentially to the rival Bears.

The Minnesota Vikings have many difficult questions to answer this offseason before they prepare for the 2025 season. One that no one wants to think about is, “Will Aaron Jones be back in

Vikings RBs Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler did not become the dynamic duo hoped for, prompting a potential rebuild of the running back room.

The Minnesota Vikings experienced tremendous success with Aaron Jones sprinting out of the backfield, but there's a good chance he departs in NFL free agency.

With Aaron Jones set to hit free agency, the Minnesota Vikings might need a new running back in 2025. One NFL analyst predicts the team will have interest in a Pittsburgh Steelers playmaker who is projected for a $27 million contract.

Aaron Jones has been linked to the Denver Broncos so far during the offseason, after Jones spent this season with Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The running game in Minnesota has been lackluster for the past two seasons. Last year, running backs Alexander Mattison and Cam Akers had their moments, but overall failed to fill the shoes left

After a 14-3 season, the Minnesota Vikings are expected to have major competition for their top pending free agents this March.

Anyone who watched the Vikings' playoff collapse to the (Los Angeles) Rams knows Minnesota needs to address its offensive line in a major way this offseason. Assuming those upgrades come in free agency, the Vikings could look for help at running back here.

Will the Minnesota Vikings look to get younger at the running back position and move on from veteran Aaron Jones this offseason?

Aaron Jones and Cam Akers have said they’d like to stay in Minnesota. Whether either does depends on what the team views as the best way to strengthen its rushing attack in 2025.