Vikings adjust RB rotation after Mason’s short-term IR placement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings face a running back shakeup as Jordan Mason has been placed on short-term IR due to a thumb fracture, sidelining him for at least four games. Mason contributed 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in the opener against the Packers. The Vikings, who are focusing on a run-heavy offense, will now depend on Aaron Jones, DeeJay Dallas, Demond Claiborne, and Jerome Ford in their backfield. Head coach Kevin O’Connell has expressed a commitment to running the ball more frequently this season, a strategy that will be pivotal against their upcoming opponent, the Chicago Bears.
- •Jordan Mason is out for at least four weeks after thumb surgery.
- •Aaron Jones leads the Vikings' RB group following Mason's injury.
- •Minnesota's offense is aiming for a more run-focused approach this season.
- •The Vikings face the Bears in their next game, whose secondary has been inconsistent.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Assessing Vikings' RB room with no Mason: Who mixes in with Aaron Jones?
"DeeJay Dallas, Demond Claiborne, and Jerome Ford are the Vikings' depth options at running back.
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