Vikings place Jordan Mason on short-term IR due to thumb injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Jordan Mason on short-term injured reserve due to a thumb fracture. As a result, Aaron Jones is expected to take on a larger role after getting 12 carries in the last game. Rookie Demond Claiborne, selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, may have an increased opportunity, alongside DeeJay Dallas. Claiborne was inactive for Week 1 but has generated interest in deeper fantasy leagues. The Vikings' updated depth chart now features Jones, Dallas, Claiborne, and Jerome Ford as the available running backs.
- •Jordan Mason placed on short-term IR with a thumb fracture.
- •Aaron Jones will have a bigger workload going forward.
- •Rookie Demond Claiborne may see playing time if activated.
- •DeeJay Dallas is also in consideration for carries.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Jordan Mason's injury replacement on Vikings depth chart for fantasy?
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