"The Minnesota Vikings placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve Tuesday due to a hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones is now out a minimum of four games, meaning offseason free agent acquisition Jordan Mason will see the bulk of the carries in his absence. Minnesota also is expected to re-sign Cam Akers, who has spent two separate stints with the team."
"Jones, 30, hurt his hamstring in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, when he was held to 23 yards on five carries. That came after a five-carry, 23-yard effort in Minnesota's Week 1 win against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings brought in Mason via trade with the 49ers in March, then reached a two-year deal with the 26-year-old back. Through two games in Minnesota, he's had 98 yards on 24 carries and three catches for 15 yards."
The Minnesota Vikings placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve for a hamstring injury, sidelining him for at least four games. Jordan Mason, acquired in the offseason, is projected to receive the bulk of rushing attempts during Jones's absence. Minnesota is expected to re-sign Cam Akers, who has had two prior stints with the team. Jones suffered the injury in a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons after minimal production in Week 1. Through two games, Mason has 98 yards on 24 carries and three catches for 15 yards. The team also has Zavier Scott available and veteran Ty Chandler remains on injured reserve with a knee injury. The Vikings added QB Desmond Ridder amid injuries to J.J. McCarthy and Jones.
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