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Aaron Jones Sr. Nominated for 2026 Salute to Service Award View photos of Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. in the community. He has been nominated by the team for the 2026 Salute to Service Award...

1 DAY AGO • VIKINGS.COM

Seven touches in Week 8 loss Jones rushed five times for 22 yards and brought in both targets for 18 yards in the Vikings' 19-15 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Jones shook off the knee injury that had knocked him out of a Week 7 win over the Colts to head into Sunday without a designation. However, the veteran finished with a season low in carries and rushing yards. Jones has just 13 combined rush attempts -- a number partly influenced by the aforementioned early exit against Indianapolis -- in the two games since Jordan Mason returned from injured reserve, and it remains to be seen if the modest role will persist in a Week 9 home matchup against the Bills on Monday night, Nov. 9.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Running Backs take the field in Detroit

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Cleared for Sunday Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact After sitting out Wednesday and then returning as a limited participant Thursday, Jones is good to go for Sunday's NFC North battle. Jones should handle his normal role splitting carries with Jordan Mason, while the former handles most of the passing-down work. Jones' touchdown upside going forward took a hit with Mason's return from a thumb injury last week.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Thursday Jones (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact In the wake of making an early exit from this past Sunday's win against the Colts after aggravating a knee injury, Jones didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to drills one day later generally is a good sign in the midst of Week 8 prep. Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Jones (knee) is participating in Thursday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones aggravated a knee injury in this past Sunday's win over the Colts and subsequently sat out practice Wednesday, but he's set to participate in at least some capacity Thursday. Jordan Mason returned from injured reserve to lead the Vikings with 15 carries for 68 yards in the 16-10 win over the Colts. If Jones ultimately suits up Sunday against the Lions, he'll likely split carries with Mason.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice Wednesday Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Jones (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones aggravated an existing knee injury this past Sunday against the Colts, and while it isn't deemed to be serious, the running back is considered day-to-day, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. After sitting out Wednesday's session, Jones will have two more chances to mix into drills this week before the Vikings potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at Detroit. Jordan Mason stands to benefit if Jones is at anything less than 100 percent this weekend.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Avoids significant knee injury The knee injury that forced Jones out of Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts isn't considered significant, and the running back is viewed as day-to-day, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports...

Impact Jordan Mason (thumb) returned from injured reserve and stepped back in as the Vikings' lead ball carrier while Jones shifted into a change-of-pace role. Jones carried eight times for 26 yards and added one reception for no gain across 15 snaps before exiting with 12:22 remaining in the fourth quarter.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings update on Aaron Jones is a sigh of relief amid injury scare | Sporting News This is not the worst news the Vikings could've gotten on their RB1 this season.

OCTOBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

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Aggravates previous knee injury Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Jones aggravated a previous knee injury during Sunday's 16-10 win against the Colts, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Jones exited in the fourth quarter of Week 7 action, and while he was considered questionable to return, he remained on the sideline. He missed time in two prior contests this season due to a knee issue but has been able to suit up for all seven contests. Jones and the Vikings next take the field Sunday, Nov. 1, in Detroit, so his status will be monitored to see if he's in danger of an absence. Fellow RB Jordan Mason (thumb) returned from IR on Sunday, turning 15 carries into 68 yards.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings defense clamps down on Daniel Jones and the Colts for a 16-10 victory to stay undefeated

Harrison Smith capped another dominant performance by Minnesota’s defense with the game-sealing interception, and the Vikings overcame another sluggish start to stay unbeaten with...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Leaves Sunday with knee injury Jones (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Jones went to the blue medical tent immediately following his 17-yar run in the third quarter. While he's on the sidelines being evaluated, Jordan Mason and DeeJay Dallas are both in line for additional snaps on offense.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Visits medical tent Sunday Jones (undisclosed) exited Sunday's game against the Colts, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones absorbed a big hit in the fourth quarter and clearly was banged up afterward, making his way to the sideline tent to be evaluated. Jordan Mason will man the Vikings backfield for as long as Jones is out of the contest.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Workload could be eased Sunday Jones may log fewer touches in Week 7 against Indianapolis on Sunday, as fellow RB Jordan Mason (thumb) is questionable to suit up, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site repor...

Impact After logging a modest 12 touches in Minnesota's season-opening win over Green Bay, Jones has taken on a massive workload in Mason's absence. From Week 2 to 5, Jones averaged 21.3 carries and 3.0 receptions per contest, logging 442 total yards and a touchdown during that span. However, Mason would almost certainly cut into that workload if he's active Sunday given that he carried 15 times for 59 yards and a TD in his lone appearance this season Week 1. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to wait until Sunday to get a better read on the situation, as Mason -- who is still on IR -- will need to be activated Saturday in order to be eligible to play against the Colts on Sunday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Unbeaten Vikings' dominant defense presents an untimely test for Daniel Jones and the reeling Colts

The Minnesota Vikings and their league-leading pass rush behind a loud crowd will present a significant challenge for quarterback Daniel Jones and the struggling Indianapolis Colts

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Vikings return RB Jordan Mason from injured reserve after broken thumb kept him out the last 4 games

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason has been designated for return from injured reserve to open his window for practicing with the team

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 13 • VIKINGS.COM

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OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

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Vikings defense remains dominant in New Orleans as Minnesota improves to 5-0

The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings came to New Orleans allowing the fewest points in the NFL and all but outdid themselves against the Saints

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Aaron Jones is rewarding the Vikings for a decision few understood Aaron Jones has validated the Minnesota Vikings' decision to bring him back while Jordan Mason has been out with an injury.

OCTOBER 11 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Garners 28 touches in win Jones rushed 25 times for 113 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for four yards in the Vikings' 23-13 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Jones continued handling the workhorse role in Minnesota's backfield, and he finished Sunday's contest with a new season high in carries despite exiting the game for a spell due to a leg issue. Jones added his second rushing touchdown of the season on an eight-yard run early in the fourth quarter, while the 100-yard effort was his second of the campaign. Sunday marked Jones' backfield mate Jordan Mason's fourth absence while on injured reserve due to a thumb injury, but it remains to be seen if the latter will be ready to suit up and put a dent in Jones' opportunities during a Week 7 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 25 following a Week 6 bye.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Vikings defense clamps down on Daniel Jones and the Colts for a 16-10 victory to stay undefeated

Myles Price's kick returns for the Vikings have become must-watch plays with a big impact on winning

Unbeaten Vikings' dominant defense presents an untimely test for Daniel Jones and the reeling Colts

Vikings return RB Jordan Mason from injured reserve after broken thumb kept him out the last 4 games

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Vikings defense remains dominant in New Orleans as Minnesota improves to 5-0