The Minnesota Vikings experienced tremendous success with Aaron Jones sprinting out of the backfield, but there's a good chance he departs in NFL free agency.

The Minnesota Vikings are predicted to lose running back Aaron Jones to the Denver Broncos once NFL free agency hits in March.

The running game in Minnesota has been lackluster for the past two seasons. Last year, running backs Alexander Mattison and Cam Akers had their moments, but overall failed to fill the shoes left

The Broncos followed that with extensions for rush linebacker Jonathon Cooper and left tackle Garett Bolles. And this offseason, the biggest moves the Broncos could make might very well be extensions for two players: defensive end Zach Allen and rush linebacker Nik Bonitto.

After struggling to run the ball this season, the Denver Broncos could try acquiring a Pro Bowl running back this offseason.

More predictions: Commanders vs Buccaneers Expert Predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend The No. 5 seeded Vikings (14-3) are taking on the No. 4 seeded Rams (10-7) in a rematch of the teams' Week 8 matchup. The Rams handed the Vikings one of their three losses this season and were the only non-Detroit Lions team to beat Minnesota.

To that extent, ESPN's Benjamin Solak recently named former Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones as an " ideal fit " for the Broncos — assuming he reaches the open market.

The Associated Press announced finalists for its season-long NFL awards on Thursday and three Denver Broncos are candidates to take home hardware. Sean Payton has been nominated for Coach of the Year

Denver Broncos lost to Bills 31-7 in wild card round ... Los Angeles Rams beat Vikings 27-9 in wild card round. 5. Minnesota Vikings lost to Rams 27-9 in wild card round. 6. Washington Commanders beat Buccaneers 23-20 in wild card round.

The Chicago Bears have hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and now the attention has turned to Johnson building his coaching staff. Johnson preached the importance of surrounding himself with experienced coaches that he can lean on,

Ben Johnson made a decision. Aaron Glenn could be next. With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain.

As Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson fills out his coaching staff, here are 10 candidates to monitor for key roles with the team.