The Minnesota Vikings had to find a way to maneuver with all of their free agent signings and the salary cap. What better way to do that than to create void years and spread the money out. They did that with outside linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, but general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah didn’t stop there.
Running back Aaron Jones’ contract employs four void years to maintain flexibility both in 2024 and potentially beyond. Here is how Over The Cap has his contract laid out.
- 2024 base salary: $2 million
- $4 million signing bonus spread out over five years with four void years
- $850K per-game roster bonus and $150K workout bonus fully guaranteed
- $3.5 million salary cap charge in 2024
- $3.2 million dead-cap hit in 2025
The Vikings have structured this deal for maximum flexibility but also have it built in to bring back Jones if the 2024 season goes well. Now, Jones wouldn’t be the type of player you would give a long-term extension to, but a one- or two-year deal at the right price would make sense.
