Report: Vikings to cut RB Aaron Jones, DT Javon Hargrave barring trade

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The Minnesota Vikings informed running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that they will be released at the start of the league year barring a trade, ESPN reported on Sunday.

The new league year begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET.

Releasing Jones and Hargraves will save the Vikings $7.75 million and $10.9 million, respectively.

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