Vikings place Jordan Mason on IR, sign DeeJay Dallas to roster
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Vikings have placed running back Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to a thumb fracture, sidelining him for at least four weeks. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed the injury occurred during last week's game against the Packers, where Mason recorded 59 yards and a touchdown. As part of the roster adjustment, DeeJay Dallas has been signed from the practice squad. Veteran running back Jerome Ford has also been added to the practice squad to provide additional depth.
- •Jordan Mason has a thumb fracture and is on injured reserve.
- •Mason underwent a procedure and is expected to miss at least four weeks.
- •DeeJay Dallas has been signed to the active roster.
- •Jerome Ford joins the practice squad to add depth.
- •Mason had 59 yards and a touchdown in the season opener.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — DeeJay Dallas hopes to send a message with his headshot
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings place Jordan Mason on IR, sign DeeJay Dallas to 53-man roster
"Vikings running back DeeJay Dallas, who has earned a roster spot following the placement of Jordan Mason on IR with a thumb injury, has provided a headshot for the ages, with eyes bulging wide.
"The Vikings will not have one of their key contributors at running back for at least the next four weeks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 5:36 PMDeeJay Dallas hopes to send a message with his headshot
Vikings running back DeeJay Dallas, who has earned a roster spot following the placement of Jordan Mason on IR with a thumb injury, has provided a headshot for the ages, with eyes bulging wide.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:30 PMVikings place Jordan Mason on IR, sign DeeJay Dallas to 53-man roster
The Vikings will not have one of their key contributors at running back for at least the next four weeks.
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