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Vikings to Cut Aaron Jones, Javon Hargrave Unless Traded

Minnesota begins clearing a reported $43–$45.5 million cap deficit before the March 11 deadline.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • ESPN reports the Vikings have informed RB Aaron Jones and DT Javon Hargrave they will be released at the start of the new league year unless trade deals materialize.
  • Cutting Jones would free $7.75 million and moving on from Hargrave would free $10.9 million, creating $18.65 million in total cap relief.
  • The new league year begins March 11 at 4 p.m. ET, when teams must be under the NFL’s $301.2 million salary cap for 2026.
  • Minnesota remains well over the cap even with these moves, with additional cuts or restructures expected and names such as Jonathan Allen and Ryan Kelly mentioned as possibilities alongside potential restructures for Justin Jefferson, Brian O’Neill and T.J. Hockenson.
  • Jones, 31, was limited by injuries in 2025 and logged 548 rushing yards in 12 games, while Hargrave, 33, started 15 games and posted 52 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season.