Vikings place Jordan Mason on IR; Kyler Murray returns to practice
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Jordan Mason on short-term injured reserve due to a small fracture in his thumb. Mason is expected to miss at least four games after undergoing a procedure. Head coach Kevin O’Connell indicated that the team has signed DeeJay Dallas to the active roster and added Jerome Ford to the practice squad as they prepare for their matchup against Chicago. Additionally, quarterback Kyler Murray is a limited participant in practice as he progresses through concussion protocols, following an injury he sustained shortly into last week's game versus the Packers.
- •Jordan Mason has been placed on short-term injured reserve.
- •Mason is expected to miss at least four games.
- •Kyler Murray returns to practice as a limited participant.
- •Murray's availability depends on his progression through protocols.
- •Vikings signed DeeJay Dallas and Jerome Ford to bolster running back options.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Wentz will start for the Vikings on Sunday
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray remained limited in Thursday's practice.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Murray joins Vikings for limited practice in his concussion recovery; Mason out with broken thumb
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings' Jordan Mason headed to IR; Kyler Murray practice update from KOC
"Kyler Murray was well enough to join the Minnesota Vikings for practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, leaving open the possibility he could progress through the NFL concussion protocol to play on Sunday. Whether Murray is able to start at Chicago or Carson Wentz continues running the offense, the quarterback will be without his leading rusher: Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return because of a broken thumb. Mason is expected to be back on the active roster after the minimum four weeks, coach Kevin O'Connell said, after X-rays revealed a small fracture that required a minor procedure.
"Carson Wentz is set to start for the Vikings if Murray does not clear the concussion protocol.
"The Vikings will be without one of their top two running backs for at least four games.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 6:47 PMCarson Wentz will start for the Vikings on Sunday
Kyler Murray remains in the concussion protocol.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:04 PMKyler Murray remained limited in Thursday's practice.
Carson Wentz is set to start for the Vikings if Murray does not clear the concussion protocol.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:47 PMMurray joins Vikings for limited practice in his concussion recovery; Mason out with broken thumb
Kyler Murray was well enough to join the Minnesota Vikings for practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, leaving open the possibility he could progress through the NFL concussion protocol to play on Sunday. Whether Murray is able to start at Chicago or Carson Wentz continues running the offense, the quarterback will be without his leading rusher: Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return because of a broken thumb. Mason is expected to be back on the active roster after the minimum four weeks, coach Kevin O'Connell said, after X-rays revealed a small fracture that required a minor procedure.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:55 PMVikings' Jordan Mason headed to IR; Kyler Murray practice update from KOC
The Vikings will be without one of their top two running backs for at least four games.
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