Packers and RB Aaron Jones Agree to a Restructured Contract

Aaron Jones with the Green Bay Packers
Aaron Jones with the Green Bay Packers in 2020. Photo by John Fisher/CSM/Shutterstock (11629188ch)

The Green Bay Packers are still waiting for their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers to make a decision about his future. But in the meantime, the franchise is working on keeping other franchise cornerstones on Lambeau Field. 

According to multiple reports, the Packers have agreed to a reworked contract with Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones, ensuring their backfield remains intact for next season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Jones agreed on an $11 million salary in 2023, with $8.52 million out of that number coming as a signing bonus.

As Schefter points out, Jones was in danger of being a cap casualty this offseason. He signed a four-year, $48 million contract ahead of the 2021 campaign but was carrying an unsustainable $20 million cap hit for 2023. By reworking his deal, the Packers now managed to get $11.8 million in cap savings.

Jones had one of his best seasons as a pro in 2022. He rushed for a career-high 1,121 yards while scoring two touchdowns on the ground. He also added a career-high 59 catches for 395 and five TDs.

The Packers are reportedly not done with salary cap gymnastics. They are also expected to rework the contracts of several other players in the upcoming weeks, including starting left tackle David Bakhtiari.

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