Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones plans to defy the aging curve and remain a top running back into his 30s. He very much has the power of positive thinking on his side, and for good reason.
Jones turned 30 last December, but he is adamant that this will not slow his career down. The veteran running back cited the work he has been doing with specialists and trainers as keeping him in top physical shape.
Plus, Jones is a believer in the idea that age is just a number, and always has been.
“Age is just a number. I’ve been saying that ever since I was a little kid, trying to get older women,” Jones said Monday.
Aaron Jones talked about his cold tub routine, the soft tissue specialists he has visiting his house and his new lease on his career at age 30. “Age is just a number,” he said. “I’ve been saying that ever since I was a little kid, trying to get older women.” pic.twitter.com/dkCn5aYoHF
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) April 21, 2025
Jones does not really make it clear if his ambitious line of thinking worked then, but he certainly thinks it will now. He has some good reason to. He was resurgent for the Vikings last season, rushing for a career-high 1,138 yards and five touchdowns in his first season with the team.
The Vikings were so happy with Jones they gave him a significant new contract, even though he is on the wrong side of 30.
Traditionally, NFL running backs do not age well, and fall off in production after their 30th birthday. Credit to Jones for trying to defy that. Even more credit should go to him for his fantastic inspiration.
