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Vikings Release Pro Bowlers Jones, Hargrave; 49ers Eye Depth

The Minnesota Vikings plan to release Pro Bowlers Javon Hargrave and Aaron Jones when the league year opens in March, making them potential targets for the 49ers seeking depth.

Hargrave and Jones are both past their primes, so the 49ers would likely sign them as rotational pieces rather than primary starters. Jones could serve as a veteran backup to Christian McCaffrey, while Hargrave would provide interior pass-rushing depth behind the team's young defensive tackles.