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ESPN NFL fantasy football takes on Aaron Jones
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from ESPN NFL about Aaron Jones.
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All ESPN NFL insights about Aaron Jones
NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
In his 10th season, running back Aaron Jones had never entered a training camp without an established starting quarterback until 2025. He spent six seasons in Green Bay playing with Aaron Rodgers before the Packers transitioned to Jordan Love in 2023, and Sam Darnold took almost every first-team practice rep when Jones arrived in Minnesota for the 2024 season. Jones said he has tried to remember how his performance and that of the rest of the offensive huddle could ultimately impact the quarterback competition's outcome, emphasizing that every rep matters for both quarterbacks and that the competition raises the level of everybody's play.NegativeUsageAug 4, 2026
Jones will continue to split carries with Jordan Mason in the Vikings' running game. Mason averaged 47.4 rushing yards per game last season while Jones averaged 45.7, indicating a near-even split. This backfield split could be further complicated by fifth-round rookie Demond Claiborne, who has impressed in camp.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
Drafted at pick 6.13 in a knockout league mock draft, indicating RB2 valuation in this format.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
Running back selected in round 6, pick 13 in ESPN knockout league mock draft; bye week 6.