Aaron Jones could be exactly what the Seattle Seahawks need

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly about to cut ties with nine-year running back veteran, Aaron Jones, after two seasons. Barring a trade, Jones will be able to sign wherever he wishes should this happen, which means a team like the Seattle Seahawks should do their due diligence. 

The Seahawks are either going see Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency to another team, or, the preferred alternative for many of his teammates and Seahawks fans, re-sign the Super Bowl MVP for next season and onward. Walker is expected to receive a big payday, so that could affect Seattle's role in his decision-making. 

That said, should nothing come of a Seahawks and Walker resigning, Seattle will have to find someone else, and Jones could be that someone else — not as a permanent solution, but more of a gap year option given Jones' age, and Seattle's other running back situation.

Seattle Seahawks could benefit from a seasoned veteran like Aaron Jones as a stop-gap option

That other running back situation the Seahawks have is, of course, related to Zach Charbonnet, who is recovering from an ACL tear that will undoubtedly extend into late into the 2026-27 NFL season. If Walker walks, the Seahawks will be left with a gaping hole behind Sam Darnold.

Jones enjoyed much success in Minnesota, racking up 1,138 yards and five touchdowns in his first year, but appeared to slow down a touch in his second, running for a significantly lower number of 548 yards and two touchdowns, albeit playing in only 12 games.

Still, Jones' productivity showed in his 4.2 yards per carry — a streak he has endured his entire career of never averaging less than four yards.

Jones is a veteran of four 1,000+-yard seasons, and while he was never considered one of the best running backs in the league, he has always been productive and a threat out of the backfield as well, where he has specialized as a great pass-catching back throughout his career. 

Jones is 31 years old, so he's not exactly in his prime anymore, but that doesn't mean the Seahawks can't make good use of him if they're interested in him. All they need is someone to stand guard for a season while Charbonnet recovers, and if the Seahawks look to the draft to go younger at the running back position. 

Jones would offer stability and a reliable weapon on offense for Darnold to hand off to or pass to; either way, Jones has shown he can do both effectively, and he's still got some fuel left to play a starter's role. Not to mention, Jones' yards per carry are exceptional for someone of his age.

If the Seahawks want to keep their offense humming next season, Jones certainly has the skills left to help them out.