The famous Aaron LaRae Jones is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He played college football at UTEP and was drafted by the Packers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
After injuries to Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams, Jones came into the Thursday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears in Week 4. In the game, he had 13 carries for 49 yards and his first career rushing touchdown in the 35–14 victory.
In Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, Jones tallied 19 carries for 125 yards. He also had one lone target, for a 9-yard gain. In the second quarter, Jones rushed up the middle for a seven-yard touchdown, which was the second touchdown of his career. In Week 7, against the New Orleans Saints, he had 17 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown.
Overall, he finished his rookie season with 448 rushing yards (second on the team to fellow rookie Jamaal Williams, ninth among NFL rookies), a team-leading four rushing touchdowns, nine receptions, and 22 receiving yards.
Contract
Aaron Jones signed a 4 year, $48,000,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including a $13,000,000 signing bonus, $13,000,000 guaranteed.
Salary per year
Aaron Jones earns an average annual salary of $12,000,000. In 2022, Jones will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, a roster bonus of $400,000, a restructure bonus of $3,850,000, and a workout bonus of $500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,900,941 and a dead cap value of $14,100,000.
Net worth
Aaron Jones’s net worth is estimated at around $35 million.
