Aaron Jones speaking to NBC crewAaron Jones (Photo via NBC)
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is an overall good man.

Following a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football, the standout running back joined the NBC postgame crew at U.S. Bank Stadium.

He was asked if he ever reflects on his career and how he got to this point as a former fifth-round pick.

That was the perfect question that led to an incredible answer from Aaron Jones.

“I have. Matter of fact, today, you said I always wear the (purple) sombrero, I left it in the locker room at TCO so I ran over there right before I had to be here, 20 minutes,” he said. “I normally put flowers in Khyree Jackson’s locker, so I walked by, I see the flowers and I’m the only one in there.

I just had a moment with him, told him tonight’s for him, and then when I got here, warming up, I turned and see his parents. His parents were here, I shared that story with them, and then go in the locker room and I got a gift from a military soldier sitting in my locker. “

 

For those that do not remember, Jackon was the Vikings’ fourth-round pick this year who tragically passed in a car crash in July.

In his memory, the team has kept his locker open at both U.S. Bank Stadium and their TCO Performance Center facility.

The Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive back died in a three-car crash in Maryland, with the team about three weeks away from starting training camp.

“And it just gave me a moment of gratitude,” Aaron Jones said. “Just how thankful I am to be able to play this game, the game that I love. So many people wish they could play this game or be at this level, and just to make it to this level, even when people are doubting you, just a moment of gratitude and thank God for putting me in this position, putting me here.”

 

Aaron Jones Has Had A Solid Season So Far For The Vikings

Aaron Jones was released by the Packers and would soon agree to terms with the Vikings on a one-year, $7 million deal.

He has been everything for the Vikings, who improved to 6-2 on Sunday.

Aaron Jones carried the ball 21 times for 64 yards and caught four passes for 18 yards in Sunday’s 21-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

For the 2024 season, he had 565 rushing yards and two touchdowns and 26 catches out of the backfield.

VIDEO: Vikings Superstar WR Justin Jefferson Was Spotted Wearing Item Worth $1,000,000 During ‘Sunday Night Football’

Justin Jefferson of Minnesota Vikings looking on.Justin Jefferson (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
If you’re wondering why Justin Jefferson isn’t afraid to wear his luxurious $1 million chain during games, you’re not alone.

The Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver wears grills and a shiny diamond chain during football games. Now, as great as the necklace looks on the field, some folks wonder why Justin Jefferson isn’t worried about the risk of damage by wearing it during games.

During the Vikings’ Week 9 “Sunday Night Football” clash with the Indianapolis Colts, NBC cameras showed a close-up look of Jefferson’s necklace as well as the diamonds in his teeth:

Per the ML Football X/Twitter account, Justin Jefferson’s explanation for wearing the gorgeous $1 million chain is simple. He’s got any potential damage to the chain covered by insurance.

Jefferson had a field day in Sunday’s win over the Colts, hauling in seven passes for 137 yards. The Vikings emerged victorious by a final score of 21-13 to snap a mini two-game losing skid.

 

Before the regular season, Jefferson signed a massive four-year contract extension worth $140 million. The new deal made the 2020 first-round pick the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history,

Through his first eight games of 2024, Jefferson has 48 receptions for 783 yards and five touchdowns. At this pace, JJ will easily surpass the 1,000-yard mark for the fifth straight season to begin his career.

Justin Jefferson & Vikings Are On Their Way Back To The Postseason

There’s still half a season to play, but the Vikings are essentially on their way to another postseason appearance. At 6-2, it will take a miserable collapse of epic proportions for Kevin O’Connell’s group to miss out.

The Vikings are two games clear of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers, who are on the outside looking in. Injuries have ravaged the Bucs and 49ers, and Chicago still has six division games on the slate.

Not only are the Vikings a safe bet to make the postseason, but they’ll pose a dangerous threat to whomever they face. This is a well-balanced group on both sides of the ball.