Vikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve with thumb fracture
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:25 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.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Get Unfortunate News On Running Back Injury After Sunday Win
- 8:35 PMESPN — Vikings RB Mason placed on IR after having surgery on thumb
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Mason injury update: Vikings place RB on IR with fractured thumb
- 7:36 PMCBS NFL — 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 Entertainment — Vikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve with fractured thumb - Yahoo Sports
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings place RB Jordan Mason on IR with fractured thumb
"Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is heading to short-term injured reserve with a thumb fracture. The post Vikings Get Unfortunate News On Running Back Injury After Sunday Win appeared first on HEAVY.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:25 PMVikings Get Unfortunate News On Running Back Injury After Sunday Win
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is heading to short-term injured reserve with a thumb fracture. The post Vikings Get Unfortunate News On Running Back Injury After Sunday Win appeared first on HEAVY.
- 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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:29 PMJordan Mason injury update: Vikings place RB on IR with fractured thumb
Jordan Mason's thumb injury is going to sideline him for at least four weeks. Here's what to know about the Vikings RB.
- CBS NFLSep 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 EntertainmentSep 16, 2026, 6:49 PMVikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve with fractured thumb - Yahoo Sports
Mason led the Vikings with 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Green Bay Packers.
- 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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