US EditionVikings Put RB Jones on IR with Hamstring Injury
Aaron Jones will miss at least four games due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 2, prompting the Vikings to elevate Jordan Mason as the primary running back.
- On September 16, 2025, the Minnesota Vikings announced that Aaron Jones would be sidelined on injured reserve following a hamstring injury he sustained during Sunday night's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Jones's injury occurred amid a larger Minnesota injury situation, including issues with quarterback J.J. McCarthy and other key players, while the team also agreed to terms with QB Desmond Ridder on Tuesday.
- Now in his ninth NFL year and second with the Vikings, Jones recorded career-best totals last season with 306 carries, 1,546 yards gained across various play types, and seven scores before sustaining his recent injury.
- He is expected to miss at least four games, with Jordan Mason stepping into the lead running back role and the Vikings signing Cam Akers for a third stint to support the backfield.
- The Vikings face challenges in their backfield due to injuries but plan to rely on Mason and Akers during Jones's absence, highlighting Minnesota's ongoing efforts to manage a lengthy injury list.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least the next four weeks with a hamstring injury. That will cause Jones to miss the team’s game in Ireland against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Aaron Jones placed on injured reserve following hamstring injury
Minnesota Vikings MINNESOTA - The Minnesota Vikings have placed Aaron Jones on injured reserve after he sustained an injury to his hamstring. The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones injured his hamstring during Minnesota's Sunday night game against the Atlanta Falcons. The former UTEP Miner and Burges grad will be out of action for a minimum of four weeks. Jones is currently in his 9th season in the NFL, second season as runni…
Aaron Jones lands on IR in latest Vikings injury crusher
The Vikings took another injury blow on Tuesday. Minnesota placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, taking him out for at least four weeks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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