The Green Bay Packers have officially released running back Aaron Jones. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction on Monday.
“We want to express our gratitude to Aaron Jones for his steadfast dedication to the Packers and the community throughout the last seven seasons,” stated Gutekunst. “This decision was undeniably one of the most difficult ones we’ve had to make during my time with the Packers and was not made lightly. Aaron Jones has not only made a substantial impact on the field and within the locker room but has also become one of the most cherished players in the community. We extend our best wishes to Aaron Jones and his entire family as they move forward.”
“Today is a challenging day for the Packers and our community. As exceptional a player as Aaron is on the field, he’s an even better person,” expressed Head Coach Matt LaFleur. “When I arrived in Green Bay as a first-time head coach, he played a key role in establishing our winning culture and consistently exemplified what it means to be a Packer. Aaron will always hold a place among the best players I’ve had the privilege to coach. He, his son Junior, his mom Vurgess, and his family will be greatly missed.”
Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones, originally drafted by the Packers in the fifth round (182nd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft from the University of Texas-El Paso, had a notable career with Green Bay. He played in 97 regular-season games, boasting 85 starts, and started all seven postseason contests he participated in for the team.
Aaron Jones holds a unique distinction in NFL history, being the only player to achieve 5,000-plus rushing yards (5,940), 45-plus rushing TDs (45), an average of 5.0-plus yards per carry (5.04), 250-plus receptions (272), 2,000-plus receiving yards (2,076), and 15-plus receiving TDs (18) in his first seven seasons in the league.
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Within the Packers’ franchise, Aaron Jones set records for average yards per carry (min. 750 att.), ranking in the top five in rushing yards (No. 3), 100-yard rushing games (20, No. 3), 1,000-yard rushing seasons (three, t-No. 3), rushing attempts (No. 4, 1,177), and rushing TDs (No. 4). Notably, he earned a Pro Bowl selection after the 2020 season, during which he ranked No. 4 in the league with 1,104 rushing yards and nine TDs on 201 carries (5.49 avg.), setting a single-season franchise mark for yards per carry (min. 200 att.).
Over his seven seasons with the Packers, Aaron Jones played a pivotal role in the team’s success, contributing to three division titles and four playoff appearances, including reaching the NFC title game twice.
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