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Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) is not listed on the final Week 8 injury report after putting in a full practice on Friday. He’ll continue to play through the knee injury he’s had since Week 2. Prior to exiting last week, Jones had tallied 8 carries and 1 target to RB Jordan Mason’s 10 carries and 2 targets.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones' knee injury is not considered "significant," a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones is considered "day to day," Schefter adds. He's been battling this MCL injury since Week 2 but has yet to miss a game. It sounds like Jones has a chance to be ready for Sunday's meeting with the Lions, but we'll keep tabs on his status throughout this week. Jones was splitting backfield work with RB Jordan Mason before exiting yesterday's game vs. the Colts.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones injured his knee in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Colts and is questionable to return. Jones has been playing through a sprained MCL in his left knee since Week 2. We'll see if this is an aggravation. Jones' absence would mean a heavy workload for RB Jordan Mason.

Vikings RB Jordan Mason (thumb) has been activated from IR and removed from the Week 7 injury report. He'll play vs. the Colts on Sunday for the first time since Week 1. Mason out-carried Aaron Jones 15 to 12 in the opener, although Jones ran more routes and saw the backfield's only target. We can't know exactly what the backfield split will look like tomorrow, but both guys have upside against a Colts defense boosting RB fantasy production by 15.6%.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Saints after suffering a first-quarter knee injury. That leaves Minnesota with RBs Demond Claiborne and DeeJay Dallas. We'll update Jones' status when we know more.

Update: Jones returned in the second quarter.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) is not listed on the final injury report. There was some concern about his availability for this one early in the week, but he progressed to a full practice on Friday. Jones should control backfield work again vs. the Buccaneers after carrying 23 times last week, although the knee issues adds some risk.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. It looks like he'll try to gut through his knee injury this weekend for a Minnesota backfield that could really use him. Jones got workhorse usage last week, but it's tough to envision the same workload vs. the Buccaneers this Sunday. We'll update Jones' status again tomorrow and keep an eye on him through the weekend.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that RB Aaron Jones won't practice on Wednesday and is uncertain for this weekend's game vs. the Buccaneers. Jones told the media that he injured his knee in the Week 2 win over the Bears and finished the game with a brace on that knee. We'll keep a close eye on his status over the next few days. With RB Jordan Mason on IR, Jones' absence would leave Minnesota's backfield to DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne. Dallas out-snapped Claiborne 8 to 2 against Chicago. Six of Dallas' snaps came on passing plays, while both of Claiborn's snaps were pass routes. Dallas finished with 2 carries and 1 catch; Claiborne 0 carries and 1 catch. Neither guy is an exciting waiver add.

The Vikings placed RB Jordan Mason on IR with a thumb injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This one comes out of nowhere. Mason finished the Week 1 win over the Packers, and there was no report of an injury afterward. He's now out for at least the next four games. We'll see about his availability beyond that.

Update: HC Kevin O'Connell said Mason had surgery to fix a "small fracture" in his thumb and is expected back after 4 weeks.

The Minnesota Vikings selected Wake Forest RB Demond Claiborne in Round 6 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Claiborne spent three years leading the Wake Forest backfield, stacking good production despite a middling offense. That included 1,956 rushing yards, 21 TDs, and 51 receptions over his final two years. He even squeezed out a career-best 5.1 yards per carry in 2025 after suffering a rib injury in the opener. Claiborne brings legit juice. His 42.5% breakaway rate, per Pro Football Focus, underscores how often he delivered runs of 15+ yards. Among the 20 RBs invited to the NFL Combine, Claiborne ranked sixth in 2025 rushing market share (48.1%), and 14th in yards after contact per attempt (3.04). He ranked 10th in 2025 missed tackles forced per attempt (0.21) and 17th in receiving yards per route run (0.66). He is currently 22 years old.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hip) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Packers. RB Jordan Mason (ankle) is off the final injury report after practicing all week. He should control backfield work against a Green Bay defense that’s expected to rest starters. The Vikings are 8.5-point favorites in this one.

Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) is out for Thursday's game vs. the Lions. RB Aaron Jones (ankle) was limited in practice all week but is not listed on the final injury report. He probably won't be at 100% but figures to serve as Minnesota's clear lead back on Christmas. Jones lands 20th in the Week 17 RB rankings.

Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday. He never returned to last week's game vs. the Giants after going down on the first possession and seems unlikely to play vs. the Lions on Thursday. RB Aaron Jones, who also suffered an ankle injury on that opening possession, returned to the game and was limited on Tuesday. He should be ready to lead the backfield on Christmas.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones logged a season-high 21 carries in Minnesota's 16-13 Week 16 win over the Giants. Jones, who briefly exited the game in the first quarter with a minor ankle injury, also had his highest rushing total (85) and snap count (39) of the 2025 season. No. 2 RB Jordan Mason, who had a 47% snap share and 51% rush share heading into Week 16, was carted off the field in the second quarter with an ankle injury and quickly ruled out. With Mason absent, Jones' expanded workload resulted in him surpassing double-digit fantasy points for the first time since Week 11.

Vikings RBs Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason both suffered ankle injuries on the first possession of the game and are questionable to return. That leaves Zavier Scott as Minnesota's top RB. We'll update the situation when we know more.

Update: Jones returned in the second quarter, but Mason has been ruled out.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) was limited in practice all week but is not listed on the final injury report. The shoulder adds some risk, but Jones should continue to operate as Minnesota’s lead back in Sunday’s plus matchup vs. the Commanders’ 25th-ranked RB defense.