Aaron Jones is an American Football running back for the Minnesota Vikings as of 2024. The 5 ft 9 in back was taken in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers with their 182nd pick. The Georgia native has been to the pro bowl once (2020) in his seven seasons. He was an honorable mention on the top 10 running backs survey done by ESPN in July 2024 where opinions of various executives, scouts and coaches were asked. Jones attended Burges High School in El Paso, Texas. After completing his secondary education, he committed to playing for his hometown college in University of Texas at El Paso, where he played from 2013 to 2016. He went on to play in 35 games for the Miners during his 4-year tenure, where he totaled more than 4,100 rushing yards and 646 receiving yards while getting into the endzone 40 times.
Since entering the league in 2017, he has not played less than 11 games in any season as of 2024. The 2019 season was where he crossed the 1,000-yard mark (rushing) for the first time in his career (1,084). His best season came in 2022, when he put up career-best numbers across the board. Former Packer rushed for 1,121 yards on the ground while also hauling in 59 receptions (both career-best) that year. By the end of 2023 season, Jones had managed to accumulate more than 5,900 yards on the ground, along with 2,076 yards through the air.
Aaron Jones Contract Breakdown
Aaron Jones signed his 1 year $7 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings on March 12, 2024, according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $7,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $150,000 | $3,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 2025 | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | ||||
| 2026 | $800,000 | |||||
| 2027 | $800,000 | |||||
| 2028 | $800,000 |
What are the terms of Aaron Jones' Contract?
Jones’ deal with the Vikings included a signing bonus of $4 million and guaranteed him full $7 million at the signing, according to Spotrac. He also has a Per Game Active Bonus of $50,000
Aaron Jones Salary
In 2024, Jones is set to earn a base salary of $2 million. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $3.5 million and a dead cap value of $7 million. As per the terms of Aaron Jones’ contract with the Minnesota Vikings, he has an average annual salary of $7 million, as per Spotrac.
How much does Aaron Jones make per minute?
Aaron Jones is set to make around $13.3 per minute in his one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
How much of Aaron Jones’ Contract is guaranteed?
Aaron Jones' deal worth $7 million is fully guaranteed.
Aaron Jones Career Earnings
As of September 2024, Jones has earned a total of $41,688,273 from his NFL contracts as per Spotrac.
Aaron Jones Contract History
Aaron has signed two contracts before signing with the Vikings. Both of his deals came with the Green Bay Packers.
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2017 - 2020 | 4 yr(s) / $2,601,937 | $201,937 | $650,484 | $201,937 | $201,937 |
| 2021 - 2024 | 4 yr(s) / $48,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
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FAQs on Aaron Jones Contract
A. Aaron Jones is 29 years old as od September 2024.
A: No, Aaron Jones does not have an NFL championship ring to his name as of September, 2024.
A. Aaron Jones is 5 ft 9 in tall.
A: The highest-paid running back is Christian McCaffrey whose average annual payout is at $16,000,000.
