Vikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve with thumb fracture
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to a fractured right thumb. Head coach Kevin O'Connell revealed the decision on September 16 after initial assessments suggested the injury would not require an IR stint. Mason sustained the injury during the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, where he recorded 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown. With Mason sidelined for at least four games, Aaron Jones is expected to take on a larger role in the backfield. The earliest Mason could return is Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts, pending recovery.
- •Mason will miss a minimum of four games due to his thumb injury.
- •He was a co-starter in the Vikings' backfield, sharing duties with Aaron Jones.
- •Mason's injury occurred in the Week 1 victory over the Packers.
- •The Vikings signed DeeJay Dallas to the 53-man roster to fill Mason's spot.
- •Mason's earliest return to play could be in Week 7 against the Colts.
- 8:35 PMESPN — Vikings RB Mason placed on IR after having surgery on thumb
- 7:36 PMCBS Sports — Vikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to thumb fracture: Who's up next
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings announce unexpected Jordan Mason roster move amid thumb injury
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings place RB Jordan Mason on IR with fractured thumb
"Mason is listed as a co-starter on Minnesota’s depth chart and splits backfield duties Aaron Jones. He led the Vikings with 15 carries for 59 yards in Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers.
"Vikings running back Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured thumb.
"Minnesota added some pieces to its RB room recently, but Mason will be required to miss the next four games at minimum
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External links- ESPNSep 16, 2026, 8:35 PMVikings RB Mason placed on IR after having surgery on thumb
Vikings running back Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured thumb.
- CBS SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:36 PMVikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to thumb fracture: Who's up next
Minnesota added some pieces to its RB room recently, but Mason will be required to miss the next four games at minimum
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:53 PMVikings announce unexpected Jordan Mason roster move amid thumb injury
This roster move was not expected based on the initial reporting of his injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:49 PMVikings place RB Jordan Mason on IR with fractured thumb
Mason is listed as a co-starter on Minnesota’s depth chart and splits backfield duties Aaron Jones. He led the Vikings with 15 carries for 59 yards in Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers.
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