GREEN BAY, Wis. — Former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, according to reports by The Athletic.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic shared the update on X. According to Russini, it would be a one-year deal for $7 million.

The move comes less than a day after the Packers released Jones from their team.

The deal with Jones was one of the most surprising turns across the league, after the Packers said they planned to bring him back. He was released instead when a pay cut didn't work out, and the Vikings swooped in to add a well-regarded player who has enjoyed plenty of success at their expense.

Though he was limited to 11 games last season because of hamstring and knee injuries, Jones came on strong down the stretch by finishing with five straight 100-yard rushing games, including two in the playoffs. One of those was on Dec. 31 in a blowout win at Minnesota.

In 2022, Jones played in all 17 games and rushed for 1,121 yards. With 8,016 yards from scrimmage in seven seasons, Jones has the sixth most among NFL running backs over that time.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. This story is developing. Check back for updates.