Report: Packers trying to re-sign Jones, won't pay market value

The Green Bay Packers are attempting to retain running back Aaron Jones but have run into obstacles regarding his value, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Green Bay is unwilling to give Jones a contract that would rank near or at the top of the running-back market, Pelissero adds.

Jones didn't receive the franchise tag from the Packers and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. Opposing teams can negotiate with Jones starting Monday at 12 p.m. ET if Green Bay doesn't re-sign him before then.

The Packers have used the 26-year-old as their primary ball carrier in recent years. Jones has rushed for 2,188 yards and tallied 30 total touchdowns since 2019.

All-Pro center Corey Linsley and running back Jamaal Williams are also slated to hit the free-agent market.

Green Bay spent a second-round pick on running back A.J. Dillon last year. Dillon projects to receive an increased role if Jones and Williams aren't re-signed.

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