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Vikings Veteran Aaron Jones Has a Knee Injury to Work Through After His 23-Carry, 105-Yard Game
Kevin O'Connell said the Vikings are discussing depth options with Jordan Mason on injured reserve for three more weeks.
- Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is dealing with a knee injury sustained during his 23-carry, 105-yard performance against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Kevin O'Connell held Jones out of practice Wednesday, leaving his status for Sunday's Tampa Bay matchup uncertain.
- Jones shouldered a heavy workload during the 9-3 victory, playing 42 offensive snaps while absorbing hits that left him bloodied. Coach O'Connell praised the 10th-year veteran's toughness, noting he is "just as good as it gets" for establishing team standards.
- With Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to a broken thumb, the Vikings lack experienced depth behind Jones. Mason must miss at least three more games, forcing the coaching staff to evaluate backfield personnel options.
- To preserve Jones, Minnesota must trust Deejay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne for more snaps against the Buccaneers. O'Connell is weighing plans, as relying solely on Jones increases injury risk.
- O'Connell stated the team will continue round-the-clock treatment to see if "we can pick up his workload as the week goes on." Balancing Jones' health with offensive production remains the primary challenge heading into Sunday.
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Vikings veteran Aaron Jones has a knee injury to work through after his 23-carry, 105-yard game
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The productivity Aaron Jones gave the Minnesota Vikings last week came with a price, in the form of a knee injury that has clouded the 10th-year veteran running back's status for the upcoming game.
·Toronto, Canada
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