Vikings lose running back Jordan Mason ahead of Bears matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings are facing a setback ahead of their Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Running back Jordan Mason has been placed on short-term injured reserve due to a small fracture in his thumb and is expected to miss at least four weeks. Mason was the leading rusher in the Vikings' Week 1 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Additionally, starting quarterback Kyler Murray remains in concussion protocol after sustaining an injury in the previous game. The Vikings have signed DeeJay Dallas to provide depth in the backfield as injuries accumulate.
- •Jordan Mason placed on injured reserve with a fractured thumb.
- •Mason led the Vikings with 59 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
- •Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol; his return is uncertain.
- •DeeJay Dallas added to the roster for running back depth.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bears' Week 2 opponent suffer big loss ahead of Sunday's matchup
"The Minnesota Vikings have suffered a big loss to their offensive unit ahead of their Week 2 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears.
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