Aaron Jones Injury History

Aaron LaRae Jones is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers drafted Jones with the 182nd pick in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Jones started four games, appearing in 12 in his rookie year for the Packers. The following 2018 NFL season, Jones started eight games and garnered attention from the league by leading in average rushing yards (5.5) in the NFL. Jones became a starter in 2019, as he started all 16 games of the regular season. He also led the league with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019. After seven seasons and 97 appearances for the Packers, Jones signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. He has made one Pro-Bowl appearance in 2020, as of October 2024.

Growing up in Texas, Jones attended the Burges High School in El Paso. According to UTEP Miners' official website, he earned 1-4A Offensive MVP and the El Paso Times All-City MVP award his senior season. Jones was also appointed to The Old Coach 2013 Class 4A All-State Tea. He recorded more than 1,800 yards rushing and accounted for 30 touchdowns in 2012. Jones committed to the University of Texas at El Paso playing for the Miners in 2013. He completed his collegiate career being UTEP’s all-time rushing leader (4,114 yards) and ranked seventh on the Conference USA All-time rushing list in 2016.

Aaron Jones Injury History

According to DraftSharks, Jones has suffered numerous injuries during his seven-year career in the NFL, as of October 2024. Jones sprained his right and left MCL in November and December 2017 respectively. In 2018, he sustained a hamstring sprain in July, followed by re-injuring his right MCL in December and a calf strain in October 2020. In 2021, he sustained a rib sprain in January, followed by re-aggravating his hamstring sprain and right MCL in August and November respectively. Jones sustained a knee injury in January 2022, followed by an ankle sprain in November 2022. In 2023, he sustained a hamstring pull and sprained MCL in September and November respectively. As of October 2024, he suffered a hip injury against the Jets.

Major Injuries sustained by Aaron Jones in the NFL

Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 (2017)

In Week 10 of the 2017 NFL season, Jones sprained his right MCL against the Chicago Bears on November 12, 2017. He had to sit out for the next two games returning in Week 13.

Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 (2017)

On December 23, 2017, Jones sustained a sprained left MCL in the Week 16 game and missed out on the final game of the season.

Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 (2018)

On July 28, 2018, Jones suffered a hamstring pull during the off-season practice, which led him to miss two weeks of training camp.

Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 (2018)

Jones sprained his right MCL during the Week 15 game on December 16, 2018. He missed the final two games of the 2018 NFL season following the injury.

Leg Calf Strain (2020)

On October 22, 2020, Jones sustained a calf strain during practice before the Week 7 game. He missed two games following the injury.

Chest Rib Sprain (2021)

On January 24, 2021, Jones sutained a chest injury during the NFC Championship game against the Buccaneers, which forced him to leave the game.

Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 (2021)

Jones sustained a strained hamstring on August 9, 2021. He missed the training camp practice due to the injury.

Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 (2021)

Jones sprained his right MCL during the Week 10 game against the Seahawks on 14th November, 2021. He missed out on the next match due to the injury.

Knee Strain Grade 1 (2022)

Jones suffered a knee injury on 5th January, 2022, which compelled him to sit out the Week 18 against the Lions.

Pedal Ankle Sprain (2022)

Jones suffered an ankle sprain on 6th November, 2022. However, the X-rays results were negative and he was seen in a walking boot, according to DraftSharks.

Thigh Hamstring Sprain (2023)

On September 10, 2023, Jones suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 1 game against the Bears.

Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 (2023)

Jones sprained his left MCL during the Week 8 game against the Chargers on 19th November, 2023. He missed out on the next three games due to the injury.

Inguinal Hip Sprain (2024)

According to DraftSharks, Jones sustained a hip injury during the Week 5 game against the Jets on 6th Ocotber, 2024.

Aaron Jones Injuries

Date of Injury	Injury
November 12, 2017	Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2
December 23, 2017	Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2
July 28, 2018	Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1
December 16, 2018	Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2
October 22, 2020	Leg Calf Strain
January 24, 2021	Chest Rib Sprain
August 9, 2021	Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1
November 14, 2021	Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2
January 5, 2022	Knee Strain Grade 1
November 6, 2022	Pedal Ankle Sprain
September 10, 2023	Thigh Hamstring Sprain
November 19, 2023	Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2
October 6, 2024	Inguinal Hip Sprain