Green Bay Packers fans don't take too kindly to star players leaving for the Minnesota Vikings. Aaron Jones is different.
There's a reason why Jones received a warm welcome back to Lambeau Field last season when others before him, including Brett Favre, Greg Jennings, and Za'Darius Smith, faced the opposite.
Jones gave his all for the Packers, lifted his teammates, and produced countless legendary moments. Beyond that, he showed the community why he is an incredible person. From his inspiring work with his A&A All the Way Foundation to his countless efforts to help the community, Jones isn't just one of the Packers' all-time best running backs, but one of the finest individuals to ever wear the green and gold.
During his time in Green Bay, he became the team's nominee for the 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. And Jones continues to make it impossible not to love him.
In an interview during Super Bowl week, Jones spoke to Special Olympics athlete Wyatt Spalding and FanSided's Cody Williams. Jones revealed that he used to coach with his brother in the Special Olympics.
"I coached basketball and track," said Jones. "Those were some of the best times. Me and my twin brother, he coached as well. We did it together, and it was a lot of fun."
Packers fans still have nothing but love for Aaron Jones
Jones may have joined a division rival after an ugly exit with the Packers, but nothing changes how great of a person he is.
The former Pro Bowler enjoyed an excellent first season in Minnesota, rushing for a career-high 1,138 yards and five touchdowns while adding 408 yards and two scores as a receiver. He proved he can still play at a high level, which should help him quickly find a new team in free agency.
Packers fans can hope he moves on from Minnesota, even if it's unlikely he will return to Green Bay this offseason.
Jones will undoubtedly return to the Packers one day, where he can hopefully retire with the team that drafted him. No matter where he ends up, it's impossible for Packers fans not to root for him.
