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The Minnesota Vikings struck gold with veteran Aaron Jones as a free agent before last season. Jones is still around and likely has some more yards left in his legs, but Minnesota is already thinking about its depth at the position as well as the future.

Since the free agency window opened on March 10, the Minnesota Vikings have been busy. They’ve made changes to the offense, defense and special teams despite going 14-3 last season. Most of the moves have come in the trenches,

The 49ers have agreed to trade running back Jordan Mason to the Minnesota Vikings, his agency told ESPN. In exchange, the Niners receive a 2026 sixth-round pick. On top of that, the two clubs are also swapping Day 3 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival.

Here is how the Vikings' running back room looks after trading for former San Francisco running back Jordan Mason.

After landing Aaron Jones last offseason on an affordable one-year, $7 million contract, the Minnesota Vikings had a decision to make on his future with the team. The former Green Bay Packers Pro Bowler proved he could still produce after turning 30 years old.

In exchange for Mason, the 49ers will receive the Vikings’ 2026 sixth-round draft pick, along with the two teams swapping picks in this year’s draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Scheffter. The Vikings will receive the No. 187 pick and San Francisco will get the No. 160 pick.

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The Minnesota Vikings have found common ground on a new contract for Aaron Jones, where both sides got what they wanted.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night for a 2026 sixth-round selection and a pick swap in next month's draft, according to multiple reports.