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Tagged: Aaron Jones (91 Results)

Mar
15

RB Jones to remain with Packers

The Green Bay Packers and running back AARON JONES agreed on a new contract on Sunday worth up to $48 million over four years. Jones passed on the chance to findMore a potentially bigger deal in free agency, choosing instead to stay with the Packers. Jones’ agent said that the desire to stay in Green Bay ultimately outweighed the allure of hitting the open market. Less

Source: Team Blog

Mar
11

Packers still trying to sign RB Jones

The Green Bay Packers did not use the franchise tag on running back AARON JONES this week, but the team is reportedly still trying to get a new deal done beforeMore the start of free agency next week. Jones is expected to be one of the top offensive free agents available and will likely test his value on the open market. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: Free agency

Free agency is about to kick off, and there will be some quality young talent hitting the market. For teams looking for running backs and pass catchers, there are options available.   more »

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Mar
4

Packers open to using franchise tag on RB Jones

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly open to using the franchise or transition tag on running back AARON JONES with free agency just around the corner. The franchise tag is aMore one-year guaranteed deal worth the average of the top five salaries at a position, while the transition tag is a one-year guarantee deal worth the top 10 salaries at a position. While neither tag is the team’s preference, they are not ruling out the options. Less

Source: Team Blog

Feb
25

Green Bay RB Williams hoping to remain with Packers

Green Bay Packers running back JAMAAL WILLIAMS said this week that he would love “to be a Packer all my life”. With his existing contract set to expire, however, Williams addedMore that he is prepared to head into free agency if the Packers do not offer a new deal. Green Bay is currently strapped by the salary cap and may let Williams test the open market before making a real push to bring him back. The Packers also selected A.J. DILLON in the second round of last year’s draft as a possible replacement should Williams or fellow running back AARON JONES leave in free agency. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: Packers running backs

Couple of recent stories on Green Bay free agent running back Aaron Jones. One (which I question) indicates he could command up to $15 million per season; that sounds high. Another that Miami could be one of the interested teams. Whatever the case, it seems likely that some team will offer him more than the Packers, and he'll be gone.   more »

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Dec
28

Rodgers, Adams, Dillon lead Packers rout of Titans

Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS threw 4 touchdown passes in Sunday night’s surprising rout of the Tennessee Titans. Three of Rodgers’ touchdowns went to star wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS, who nowMore has 17 for the season. With running back JAMAAL WILLIAMS inactive, rookie AJ DILLON took advantage of his extended playing time alongside AARON JONES with 21 carries for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns. The game marked the 11th time the Packers have reached 30 points, the most this season for any team in the NFL. Less

Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

Nov
5

Packers RB Jones officially questionable for TNF

The Green Bay Packers have officially listed running back AARON JONES as questionable for tonight’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Jones continues to work his way back from a calfMore injury. There has been extra attention on Jones’ availability this week after fellow running backs AJ DILLON and JAMAAL WILLIAMS were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list earlier this week. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
4

Packers RB Jones to be game-time decision

Green Bay running back AARON JONES was limited at Tuesday’s practice and, according to head coach Matt LaFleur, will be a game time decision for Thursday Night Football. Jones has missedMore the past two games and all of last week’s practices due to a calf injury. With fellow running backs AJ DILLON and JAMAAL WILLIAMS both on the COVID-19 reserve list, the Packers are hoping for the best with Jones. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
29

Packers RB Jones misses Wednesday practice

Green Bay Packers running back AARON JONES did not practice on Wednesday as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Jones was a late scratch from last week’s game againstMore the Houston Texans because of the injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur said that the time off has helped Jones, but he also added that continued improvement would need to be seen each day. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
21

Packers RB Jones has career game vs. Lions

Green Bay Packers running back AARON JONES had a career-day against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Jones had a career-high in both rushing yards and total yards from scrimmage, while alsoMore adding the longest run of his career on a 75-yard touchdown to begin the third quarter. Jones finished the game with three total touchdowns as the Packers offense seems to be clicking in its second season under head coach Matt LaFleur. Less

Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

Jun
29

Packers RB Jones ready to raise game in 2020

Green Bay starting running back AARON JONES said recently that the arrival of rookie running back AJ DILLON will push him to work even harder entering the upcoming season. The PackersMore selected Dillon in the second round of April’s draft with the 62nd overall pick. Jones added that the arrival of Dillon will cause him to “raise my game”. Less

Source: NFL.com

Factoid: Green Bay backfield

Yesterday I was asked about the running back situation in Green Bay. Aaron Jones will start, but the No. 2 could be either second-rounder A.J. Dillon or veteran Jamaal Williams. Both Jones and Williams are in the final year of their rookie contract, so Dillon might be the only one on the roster a year from now.   more »

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Jan
20

Packers can’t overcome slow start vs. 49ers

The Green Bay Packers played 120 minutes against the San Francisco 49ers in the past eight weeks. Unfortunately for the Packers and fantasy owners, they were outscored in those games 74-28.More The halftime scores were a combined 50-0. In Sunday’s NFC Championship game, the Packers trailed 27-0 at halftime. Quarterback AARON RODGERS and running back AARON JONES would eventually finish with 2 touchdowns each, but it wasn’t enough against the 49ers. Less

Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

Factoid: Pass-catching RBs

The 49ers did a remarkably good job of shutting down Dalvin Cook last week, especially in the passing game. He caught 6 passes, but they resulted in only 8 yards. That kind of a ratio is rare.  more »

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