Former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones Sr. sustained a concerning upper-body injury during the Minnesota Vikings’ disappointing 26-0 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks on December 3, 2025. The 30-year-old was injured in the second half of the game and did not return, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming matches.
Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed that Jones will be evaluated for a potential shoulder injury, while teammate Ryan Kelly is dealing with a hip flexor issue. This information was shared by Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune through a post on social media platform X.
In the match against the Seahawks, Jones struggled to make an impact, managing just three rushing yards from six carries and accumulating 22 receiving yards on four catches. His performance followed a lackluster showing in Week 12, where he rushed for 41 yards on nine attempts and caught three of four targets for a mere 16 receiving yards in a loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Jones’ injury could sideline him for Week 14, when the Vikings are set to host the Washington Commanders at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. If the injury is not severe, he may have sufficient time to recover before the crucial Week 18 matchup against the Packers.
As it stands, the Vikings are struggling at the bottom of the NFC North standings with a record of 4-8, while the Packers hold a significantly better record at 8-3-1. Jones, who signed a two-year contract extension with Minnesota in March, will be eager to return to form as the season progresses.
The outcome of Jones’ evaluations will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike, as his contributions have been vital to the Vikings’ offensive strategy.
