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.

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.

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

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.

Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones, two of the Minnesota Vikings' key offensive players, could be on the verge of a high-profile reunion in the AFC West that has NFL fans buzzing.

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.

Knox recently predicted the Bears could "lurk as a sleeper destination" for Jones during 2025 NFL free agency if the Minnesota Vikings do not re-sign him. The 30-year-old rusher has spent his entire eight-season career in the NFC North.