'No-brainer' Vikings cut might be first domino to fall

Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones | Joe Camporeale-Imagn ImagesThe 2026 offseason will be one of change as the Minnesota Vikings aim to avoid wasting the talent on their roster after a 9-8 record and a missed postseason appearance.

That means there could be some surprising cuts and not-so-surprising departures from the Vikings as they retool the roster for the new year. Recently, NFL.com's Matt Okada named Minnesota running back Aaron Jones as a cut candidate for the Vikings this offseason.

"I labeled Jones as a cut candidate two years ago. And while he was very good in his first year in Minnesota, the veteran running back struggled a bit in 2025, posting a career-low 4.9 yards per touch and…