Aaron Jones prepares to face Green Bay in Vikings season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones faces his former team, the Green Bay Packers, during Sunday's season opener at U.S. Bank Stadium. Jones, who spent seven seasons in Green Bay before his release in March 2024, described the upcoming matchup as a significant opportunity to prove himself against the organization that let him go. The veteran running back joined Minnesota following his departure and is preparing for his second season with the team. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the threat posed by Jones, noting that he remains a dynamic playmaker capable of impacting the game despite the history between the two sides. The game marks a pivotal divisional start for both franchises as they kick off their schedules.
- •Aaron Jones plays his first game against the Green Bay Packers since joining the Minnesota Vikings.
- •The Vikings host the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday.
- •Jones recorded 5,940 rushing yards and 45 rushing touchdowns during his seven-year career in Green Bay.
- •Packers head coach Matt LaFleur described Jones as a dynamic player capable of hurting the Green Bay defense.
- •The running back finished the 2025 season with 548 rushing yards in 12 appearances.
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