Packers Predicted to Retain $48 Million Star Despite Injury Issues
Due to many injuries this season, star running back Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers hasn’t had many chances to show off, which has further cast doubt on his future with the organisation.
But despite Jones’ current health concerns, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic wrote on Thursday, December 7, that he doesn’t see the Packers severing their relationship with him during the summer.
Given how productive Jones can be when fit, would I keep him for one more season and hope he stays on the pitch? Indeed, wrote Schneidman. “After participating in 62 of the 66 regular-season games that were possible over the previous four seasons, he has been entirely healthy for roughly two of the 12 games this season. I’m not convinced you can simply let go of a player like Jones, who was a vital member of the team off the pitch as well, due to one season marred by injuries.
Due to a hamstring strain, Jones missed three games in the beginning of the season. Along with missing the previous two games due to a knee injury, he is doubtful for Green Bay’s Monday Night Football matchup with the New York Giants.
Aaron Jones’ Contract Could Complicate Return to Green Bay
Jones, who is currently in the third season of a four-year, $48 million contract, turned 29 in early December. In 2024, he will be assessed a $17.7 million salary cap by the organisation.
Jones, who is currently in the third season of a four-year, $48 million contract, turned 29 in early December. In 2024, he will be assessed a $17.7 million salary cap by the organisation.
If Green Bay trades or removes Jones before June 1st, it may save about $5 million. Even though the savings are significant, severing ties with one of the team’s top playmakers and a leader in the locker room might not be necessary. Ultimately, the Packers were prepared to shell out a significant sum of money to acquire and sign Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor earlier in the year.
