The Minnesota Vikings will likely have to pay up to retain running back Aaron Jones or watch him walk away, potentially to the rival Bears.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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

Vikings RBs Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler did not become the dynamic duo hoped for, prompting a potential rebuild of the running back room.

Anyone who watched the Vikings' playoff collapse to the (Los Angeles) Rams knows Minnesota needs to address its offensive line in a major way this offseason. Assuming those upgrades come in free agency, the Vikings could look for help at running back here.