Report: Vikings to cut RB Aaron Jones, DT Javon Hargrave barring trade

The Minnesota Vikings informed running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that they will be released at the start of the league year barring a trade, ESPN reported on Sunday.

The new league year begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET.

Releasing Jones and Hargraves will save the Vikings $7.75 million and $10.9 million, respectively.

Per Spotrac, the Vikings were estimated to be $44,353,590 over the official salary cap of $301.2 million for the 2026 season.

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