Aaron Jones is set to hit the field for the Vikings against the Buccaneers this Sunday, which is huge news after a week of uncertainty.
Jones Shakes Off Knee Issues
This wasn’t a sure thing just days ago. Jones sat out practice entirely on Wednesday due to a knee injury, and then he was limited on Thursday. But the guy worked his way up to a full practice on Friday. The biggest takeaway? The Vikings didn’t slap an injury designation on him for the game. That’s a bullet dodged, big time.
Roster Shuffles and Sunday’s Stakes
Jones has been solid this season, putting up 35 carries for 145 yards and a touchdown already. It’s early, but those numbers are important. He’s not the only one shaking off the dings either. Linebacker Jake Golday, running back DeeJay Dallas, defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, tackle Brian O’Neill, and defensive lineman Jalen Redmond also avoided injury designations for Sunday. On the flip side, punter Brett Thorson and center Nick Samac are out. To fill one of those gaps, the Vikings are elevating Johnny Hekker from the practice squad for the game.
So, get ready for Sunday. Jones playing changes the whole dynamic for the Buccaneers. We’ll see how big an impact he makes right out of the gate!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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