Aug 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur leaves the field in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Broncos got to experience a little bit of what Green Bay Packers fans did last off-season. Bo Nix brought hope to a franchise who was in desperate need of it. Green Bay got to see Jordan Love take the torch from Aaron Rodgers in 2023.
However, going into 2025, one former cornerstone player for Green Bay may be headed to help Bo Nix in Denver.
“An Ideal Fit” Broncos Expected To Go After Former Packers’ Cornerstone Player
Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys for the 2024 NFC wild card game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Free agency begins in March, and the Denver Broncos plan to take a “measured” yet potentially aggressive approach. This spring, Bo Nix’s supporting cast needs to be strengthened:
To that extent, ESPN’s Benjamin Solak recently named former Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones as an “ideal fit” for the Broncos — assuming he hits the open market.
“Denver will start to elevate their offense at running back, where their rotation has been lacking a reliable grinder who can handle 15-plus touches per game. Aaron Jones, should he become available, is an ideal fit on a front-loaded three-year deal,” Solak wrote Sunday.
Oct 22, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jones is coming off a solid 2024 campaign with the Minnesota Vikings in which the 30-year-old workhorse converted 255 carries into 1,138 rushing yards and five touchdowns, adding 51 catches for 408 yards and two receiving scores. He graded out as Pro Football Focus‘ No. 20 RB among 57 qualifiers.
A 2017 fifth-round pick, Jones spent the first seven years of his career with the Green Bay Packers, compiling more than 8,000 yards from scrimmage and 63 total touchdowns across 97 appearances, including 85 starts.
Sep 22, 2019; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) does a Lambeau Leap with fans following a 31-29 victory against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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