The Green Bay Packers are hoping that Aaron Jones will take a pay cut ahead of the 2024 season. Green Bay met with Jones’ agent during the NFL Combine with the hope that the star running back would be willing to adjust his contract, according to the Milwaukee Journal.
The Packers and Jones’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, are trying to get to a figure that would satisfy the club’s desire to lower his salary cap number while also giving Jones what he feels he would likely earn on the open market. Jones will be released if the two sides can’t come to an agreement, per the report.
Jones is entering the final year of a four-year, $48 million contract. He’s slated to earn a base salary of $11 million and carry a $17.6 million cap hit.
The 29-year-old, former Pro Bowler ended the 2023 season strong after missing six games with an injury. He ended the year with five consecutive 100-yard rushing performances that included 118 yards and three scores in Green Bay’s upset playoff win over the Cowboys.
The Packers’ talented running back is optimistic for the Packers’ future. Green…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-01 22:40:00
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