Vikings Could Lose Another Running Back for Week 3 Matchup
A Minnesota Vikings running back missed Wednesday's practice and isn't certain to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Minnesota Vikings may be without two key running backs for their Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jordan Mason suffered a fractured thumb and was placed on injured reserve following the team's opening win against the Green Bay Packers. Additionally, Aaron Jones may miss the upcoming matchup due to a knee issue. Jones, who was a Pro Bowler, was absent from practice on Wednesday and did not fully recover despite playing in a 9-3 victory over the Chicago Bears.
He finished the game with 23 carries for 105 yards, the most he has received in a single game since Week 10 of the 2022 season. Jones finished the week in a knee brace, but the Vikings are optimistic that his workload can increase as the week progresses. To compensate for their possible absence, the Vikings have bolstered their running back depth.
They promoted DeeJay Dallas to the active roster, signed Jerome Ford and Jaret Patterson to the practice squad, and could also utilize rookie Demond Claiborne, who made his NFL debut last Sunday. The Vikings' Week 3 matchup against the Buccaneers is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET.
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