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ArticleMinnesota Vikings News and Links: Are There Any Serious Trade Talks?October 21, 2026

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Aaron Jones, Sr., filled in well, but he's 31 years old, and asking him to handle almost all of the running back duties was not a long-term plan. Mason and Jones form a good committee

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Jones efficient but lacks explosion; committee role resumes with Mason return.

Aaron Jones filled in as the bell cow for the Vikings during Jordan Mason's absence but proved two things: he remains an efficient runner but lacks explosion; at 31 years old, handling almost all running back duties was not a long-term plan, and Mason's return will allow them to resume their committee approach.