Aaron Jones Sends Strong Message After Vikings Trade With NFC Rival

   

The Minnesota Vikings are following through on head coach Kevin O’Connell’s vision for the running game. After re-signing Aaron Jones, the Vikings acquired Jordan Mason in a trade with the  San Francisco 49ers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings

Jones set career highs with 1,138 yards on 255 carries in 2025, and he re-signed on a two-year, $20 million contract this offseason.

Jones embraced the deal, sharing several triumphant emojis in Schefter’s replies on Instagram.