The Green Bay Packers made a surprise move in free agency by cutting running back Aaron Jones, who was a key part of the team’s offense for several years

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was taken by surprise when his team decided to let go of Aaron Jones and sign Josh Jacobs. He admitted that the decision “caught me off guard” as the team is trying to build on a promising 2023 season.

Last season, the Packers, with a record of 9-8, made it to the playoffs and even beat the Dallas Cowboys. This was all done with Jordan Love as their main man after the departure of Aaron Rodgers.

The team wanted to strengthen their offense and give Love more support for the 2024 NFL season. However, LaFleur believed that Jones, a legend in the franchise, would stay put.

LaFleur thought that despite an injury-ridden season, Jones would be back in action for the Packers come September. He believed that Jones, who was picked by the Packers in the 2017 NFL Draft, would continue to be their running back.