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The Minnesota Vikings struck gold with veteran Aaron Jones as a free agent before last season. Jones is still around and likely has some more yards left in his legs, but Minnesota is already thinking about its depth at the position as well as the future.

The 49ers have agreed to trade running back Jordan Mason to the Minnesota Vikings, his agency told ESPN. In exchange, the Niners receive a 2026 sixth-round pick. On top of that, the two clubs are also swapping Day 3 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jordan Mason is heading to the Minnesota Vikings. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the San Francisco 49ers dealt Mason to the Vikings and that the running back had then signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the franchise.

The Vikings added a young veteran running back to pair with starter Aaron Jones, landing Jordan Mason in a trade with the 49ers.

NFL Quarterbacks Next-in-Line to Receive Massive Payday Mason is signing a two-year deal with the Vikings that includes over $7 million fully guaranteed upon signing. In return, the Vikings are sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to San Francisco.

With those out of the way, the Vikings have the cap room to add at skill positions. They were rumored to be interested in Cooper Kupp before he signed with the Seahawks. They still need another QB or two on the roster,