Aaron Jones enters the 2026 season as a 31-year-old Vikings running back in a committee backfield alongside Jordan Mason, following a restructured contract that secured his return. He managed just 548 rushing yards on 132 carries across 12 games in 2025 amid recurring hamstring, shoulder, and hip issues that led to an IR stint. The Vikings have shifted toward wide-zone concepts under new assistant coaching, with Mason often favored for between-the-tackles and goal-line work while Jones retains pass-catching duties. Depth-chart reports list the pair as co-starters, and Jones' age plus durability concerns cap his projected volume in an offense emphasizing balance behind quarterback Kyler Murray. His total will hinge on health through a 17-game schedule and how the run-game emphasis distributes carries.