Running back Aaron Jones declined what would have been a significant pay cut before the Green Bay Packers released him on Monday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Jones was due to make $12 million in the final year of his deal in 2024. The Packers asked for a pay cut at or approaching 50 percent of his 2024 salary.
Instead of accepting another pay cut, Jones declined the offer and is now a free agent. It’s likely his representation believes he can get more money on the open market than the Packers were willing to offer on an adjusted contract for 2024.