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Alright, Cowboys Nation, buckle up: Word is, the Dallas Cowboys might be gearing up to sign Aaron Jones, a Pro Bowl running back who's piled up over 7,000 career rushing yards. After a shaky 2024 season where their run game ranked a measly 26th in the NFL, it's no shocker that Jerry Jones and the front office are hunting for a spark. Could Aaron Jones, fresh off a stellar year with the Minnesota Vikings, be the answer?
Aaron Jones, now 30, has been a force since his days with the Green Bay Packers and continued to shine in 2024 with the Vikings. He racked up a career-high 1,138 rushing yards and 1,546 yards from scrimmage, proving he's still got plenty of gas in the tank.
ESPN's Kevin Seifert noted, "Jones made it through all 18 games, even while nursing hip, rib, and quadriceps injuries," showcasing his toughness-a trait Cowboys fans would love to see in Dallas. With 7,592 career rushing yards and a 2021 Pro Bowl nod under his belt, Jones brings the kind of pedigree that could turn heads at AT&T Stadium.
Could 7,000 yards fix Dallas' backfield?
So, why the Cowboys? Their run game needs a jolt. Rico Dowdle stepped up with 1,079 yards in 2024, but Ezekiel Elliott's return didn't quite bring back the old magic. CBSSports.com's mock free agency had this bold prediction: "Aaron Jones to Cowboys," suggesting he'd be a perfect fit for a team looking to balance Dak Prescott's ing attack.
Picture Jones bulldozing through defenses, opening up play-action for CeeDee Lamb to feast-sounds like a dream, right? Analysts say his power-running style could complement a less-mobile Prescott, giving Dallas a dynamic edge.
The chatter's heating up as free agency looms. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell gushed to SiriusXM, "We loved having Aaron Jones, the impact he had," but Minnesota might scale back his workload if he stays. That opens the door for Dallas to swoop in. With the NFL salary cap jumping to around $280 million in 2025, per ESPN, the Cowboys could restructure deals-like Prescott's and Lamb's-to make room for a splashy g like Jones. It's a move that screams "selectively aggressive," a phrase Stephen Jones dropped at the NFL combine about their free agency plans.