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The Minnesota Vikings are predicted to lose running back Aaron Jones to the Denver Broncos once NFL free agency hits in March.

Vikings running back Aaron Jones has handled the largest workload of his career and is banged up entering Wild Card Weekend against the Rams.

The Minnesota Vikings could bring back Aaron Jones next season at the age of 31, or they could try and trade up a few spots to get into the Ashton Jeanty sweepstakes. However, there is a lesser known third path that makes sense for Minnesota if upgrading the running back position is a priority in the first round of April's NFL draft.

It’s a good time to look back on last offseason considering how much money the Vikings have to spend this offseason

Outside linebacker Pat Jones II did not practice on Thursday, indicating he could be out again this week for the Vikings' wild card playoff game against the Rams. Jones suffered a knee injury against the Packers in Week 17 and missed last Sunday's game against the Lions.

After a tough playoff exit, the Vikings should expect to lose a team legend while also parting ways with two starters who were key to the team's success.

There is no time for emotions in the NFL. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell preached going 1-0 every week during the season and now that the season is over after a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the business side of the game takes over — and O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have big decisions to make.

Before Aaron Jones laces them up Monday, there will be player prop betting options available for the 8:00 PM ET kickoff, live on ABC/ESPN. The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) and Jones square off against

The Vikings need to re-sign these 3 veteran players before 2025 NFL free agency kicks off in March. Will they retain them all?

The Vikings' interesting offseason will see them facing an uphill battle as it pertains to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jones (quadriceps) doesn't have a designation for Monday's wild-card game against the Rams. Jones is tending to a quad injury that has lingered since he exited the Vikings' Week 17 win against the Packers in the second half.