The Green Bay Packers have moved on from a number of veteran players over recent years. Many of those former players have made some pretty surprising decisions following their release.
One of the Packers’ more recently released players made another surprising decision that had fans talking.
Green Bay Packers: General Manager Brian Gutekunst Comments On Aaron Jones’ Decision
In a media conference Monday at the league’s owners’ meeting, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was asked about his decision to let Jones go:
“We wish him well,” Gutekunst said (h/t Ryan Wood). “He couldn’t have represented us any better in his time with us.”
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Brian Gutekunst on his decision to release Aaron Jones after not accepting pay cut. pic.twitter.com/hb3FNX4Pcj
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) March 25, 2024
The Packers Shocked Everyone By Moving On From Jones
According to Jovan Alford of FanSided:
Gutenkunst also mentioned in the same breath that the decision was tough, and Jones was a very productive player. The Packers hope Jacobs can equal or surpass what Jones did in his several years with the organization.
Jones ended his Packers’ career with 5,940 rushing yards and 45 touchdowns on the ground. He also played a factor in Green Bay’s passing game, with 272 receptions (364 targets) for 2,076 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Last season, the 26-year-old Jacobs had 805 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 233 carries across 13 games after a record-setting 2022 season. Meanwhile, Jones will not be going too far as he signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings after being released by the Packers.
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