Vikings monitor Aaron Jones' workload amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Aaron Jones faces injury considerations as the Vikings prepare for their Week 4 game against the Dolphins. Coach Kevin O’Connell expressed concerns about overloading Jones given Jordan Mason's absence due to a fractured thumb. Rookie Demond Claiborne and veteran DeeJay Dallas may receive increased roles to mitigate risks. Jones has had notable workloads in previous weeks, including 23 carries for 105 yards against the Bears. Mason is slated to miss upcoming games, with a potential return by Week 7.
- •Aaron Jones injured in Weeks 2 and 3 against the Bears and Buccaneers.
- •Jordan Mason is on injured reserve and will miss two more games.
- •Demond Claiborne and DeeJay Dallas may take on larger roles in the offense.
- •Jones had 17+ carries in only two games last season.
- •Vikings face Dolphins in Week 4.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings trying to 'thread the needle' with banged-up Aaron Jones
"Week 4 against Miami could yield a bigger workload for Demond Claiborne and DeeJay Dallas.
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