For the first time in his career, Aaron Jones won't be wearing green and gold at Lambeau Field this weekend.
The 29-year-old running back will make his first appearance in Green Bay as an opponent in the Minnesota Vikings' matchup against the rival Packers at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. And if he scores, Jones has a touchdown celebration in mind—and no, it's not the Randy Moss moon.
"I'm definitely [Lambeau] leaping up there," Jones told reporters Wednesday. "… Hopefully there's a Vikings fan in one of the [sections behind the end zone], so I'll jump up to them. I think that'll be a pretty cool shot."
Jones, a fifth-round pick by Green Bay in 2017, spent seven seasons with the Packers. He registered over 1,000 total yards four times, scored a league-high 19 touchdowns in 2019 and was named a Pro Bowler for the first time in '20. However, after his contract expired in March, the Packers opted to sign Josh Jacobs instead while Jones inked a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Vikings.
"I understand it's a business," Jones said Wednesday. "I made a lot of great relationships there. I have a lot of respect for the people and the relationships that I've made there. It's nothing but love."
Thirty-seven of his 65 career touchdowns were scored at Lambeau Field while rocking the green and gold from 2017 to '23. Jones is hoping to add a 38th career Lambeau Leap to his resume on Sunday afternoon.
