Jordan Mason is officially headed to injured reserve for the Minnesota Vikings, sidelined by a thumb injury that means he’ll miss at least four games. The immediate fallout? Aaron Jones is now locked and loaded to get the bulk of the opportunities in that backfield as Week 2 kicks off.
Mason’s Injury: Minimum Four Games Out
The Vikings made the move official this Wednesday, placing Mason on injured reserve. This means a thumb injury is taking him off the field, and it’s not a short-term thing. Mason won’t even be eligible to return for a minimum of four games, leaving a significant hole in their backfield rotation until at least mid-October.
The Vikings’ Immediate Backfield Shuffle
With Mason sidelined for at least four weeks, Minnesota acted fast to bolster their depth. They signed running back DeeJay Dallas directly to the active roster, which is a pretty clear signal of immediate need. Plus, they added running back Jerome Ford to their practice squad. These are the guys who will be stepping into the void, trying to keep the run game afloat while Aaron Jones takes on the primary role.
So, with Mason out for a solid chunk of the early season, Aaron Jones is definitely going to be the workhorse for the Vikings. How he handles the increased touches and how Dallas and Ford integrate into the system will be key for Minnesota in these crucial opening weeks. We’ll be watching to see how that backfield performs without Mason.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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