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CBS News
09-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid debut with former rival
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones on Sunday that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival. Jones will get $13 million guaranteed, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said. The 30-year-old, who played seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers after being drafted in the fifth round out of Texas-El Paso in 2017, set career highs with 255 rushing attempts and 1,138 rushing yards for the Vikings in 2024. Jones was the third rusher in franchise history to hit the 1,000-yard mark in his first year with Minnesota, following Adrian Peterson in 2007 and Chester Taylor in 2006. Jones also played in every game for just the second time in his career. He was also the team's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominee and the team's Salute to Service Award winner.
Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid debut with former rival
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones on Sunday that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival. Jones will get $13 million guaranteed, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said. The 30-year-old, who played seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers after being drafted in the fifth round out of Texas-El Paso in 2017, set career highs with 255 rushing attempts and 1,138 rushing yards for the Vikings in 2024. Jones was the third rusher in franchise history to hit the 1,000-yard mark in his first year with Minnesota, following Adrian Peterson in 2007 and Chester Taylor in 2006. Jones also played in every game for just the second time in his career. He was also the team's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominee and the team's Salute to Service Award winner. Among NFL running backs with at least 1,000 career carries, Jones ranks sixth all-time with an average of 4.9 yards per rush. ___
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Salute to Service: Curtis Marrow Jr.
(WJBF) – It's that time again where we introduce you to our Salute to Service honoree. Each month we spotlight one of our men and women in uniform who continues to make a difference in their community. We had the honor of speaking with Curtis Marrow Jr. and it's very clear why he's this month's Salute to Service Honoree. Curtis Marrow served his country and now he serves his community. 'So, I joined the military straight out of high school, 18 years old. I initially joined the United States Marine Corp, I spent eight and a half years in the Marine Corp. My first four years,I did human resources and later on I changed to information technology. Once I got out of the Marine Corp, I was out of there for seven months, then I rejoined the Army in 2007. I joined as an IT specialist and became a cyber network defender and a cyber network security.' At a young age, he realized college wasn't for him. 'I knew I had a higher calling to serve. I didn't know what that calling was, so rather than go to school and waste time, I decided to go join the military and do something productive with my life.' It's no surprise now that he's retired, Marrow spends his time helping others. 'Previously, I coached Popwarner Football, Grovetown Warriors for five years, I also coached at the Columbia Parks and Rec department for four years, basketball. I did soccer and I coached the Grovetown Basketball boys as well.' And that's not all. 'Currently, I'm an army instructor in Grovetown JROTC department. I give back because I know there's a shortage of coaches and mentors in the community and I want to be one of those people who help influence our young people.' Marrow was thankful when he found out he was receiving the Salute to Service Award. 'First of all, I'd like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and my wife, she's my backbone, and also my church family and all the kids who support me in what I want to do.' And he has a message for anyone watching. 'Focus on character, more than reputation. Reputation is what people believe you to be, however if your characters are flawed, eventually that flawed character can ruin a reputation. However, if you focus on character, your character travels and your character will build your reputation for what you want it to be.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
05-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
49ers star tight end George Kittle named NFL's 2024 Salute to Service award winner
San Francisco 49ers two-time All-Pro tight end George Kittle is the USAA 2024 Salute to Service award winner. Kittle beat out Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox for the award. The award recognizes the "exceptional efforts by members of the NFL family to honor and support the military community." Kittle will be recognized at NFL Honors on Thursday night. Kittle hosts military and frontline heroes at every 49ers game, donating more than 400 tickets in the last six years. Kittle and his family amplify community stories, nearly 60 of those involving veterans, through the Hidden Pearls Podcast founded in 2020. Kittle and his family created an app offering free mental health resources to veterans, including the meditative practices he uses while playing. Kittle also has donated more than $250,000 to military nonprofits and further highlighted military organizations through My Cause My Cleats, including the Pat Tillman Foundation, TAPS, Merging Vets and Players, Operation Freedom Paws and Operation Surf. "George Kittle truly embodies the essence of the Salute to Service Award," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "His dedication to honoring service members and involvement with numerous military organizations makes him the perfect choice for this honor. The NFL family is proud of his dedication to give back to those who sacrifice for our country and congratulates him on this tremendous achievement." USAA, a provider of insurance, banking and other financial services to U.S. military members, veterans and their families, will contribute $25,000 in Kittle's honor to the official aid societies representing each of the military branches. The NFL Foundation will match USAA's donation of $25,000, which will be donated to Kittle's military charity of choice. Kittle's uncle and grandfather served in the military. "I am incredibly thankful and honored to be this year's Salute to Service Award recipient," Kittle said. "My appreciation for the military stems from watching my Uncle Pat serve multiple tours with the National Guard and seeing firsthand how much it impacted him and his family while he was overseas. Without my family and their unwavering support, I would not be able to create these genuine and authentic relationships with the real heroes and the ones who should be receiving this award, the active-duty members, veterans, TAPS and families that have lost loved ones in the line of fire. "The support you see for the military around the league is so important and the fact that guys on every team do it, not just the nominees, is awesome. We are allowed to live the lives we live here because of the sacrifices they make, so we're just trying to honor them, show our support, and share as much love as we can."
Fox News
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
George Kittle recipient of NFL's Salute to Service Award amid $250K in donations to military nonprofits
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been named the recipient of the NFL's Salute to Service Award. The award was first given out in 2012 as part of the NFL's and USAA's commitment to recognize and honor the military and veteran community. Kittle hosts military members for every Niners home game, donating over 400 tickets over the last six seasons. He and his family created an app to offer free mental health services for veterans. Kittle has also donated over $250,000 to military nonprofits and further highlighted military organizations through My Cause My Cleats. "I am incredibly thankful and honored to be this year's Salute to Service Award recipient. This is my fourth time being nominated by the 49ers, which is an absolute honor because it's important to me to show gratitude and support to the military," Kittle said in a statement. "My appreciation for the military stems from watching my Uncle Pat serve multiple tours with the National Guard and seeing firsthand how much it impacted him and his family while he was overseas. "Without my family and their unwavering support, I would not be able to create these genuine and authentic relationships with the real heroes and the ones who should be receiving this award, the active-duty members, Veterans, TAPS and families that have lost loved ones in the line of fire. The support you see for the military around the league is so important and the fact that guys on every team do it, not just the nominees, is awesome. We are allowed to live the lives we live here because of the sacrifices they make, so we're just trying to honor them, show our support, and share as much love as we can." Kittle was one of the three finalists, besting Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox. Jones grew up in a military household; his father, Alvin, served 29 years in the Army, while his mother, Vurgess, served for 27. Jones' older brother, Xavier, serves in the Air Force. Jones and his twin brother Alvin Jr., founded the A&A All the Way Foundation in 2020 to support the youth of military families. Fox also grew up in a military community and donated 100 tickets to veterans. He has hosted members of the Wounded Warrior Project at Chargers practices. Kittle will be recognized at the NFL Honors on Thursday, where the MVP, Offensive and Defensive Players and Rookies, and Coach of the Year will also be crowned. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
