Vikings Veteran RB Reaggravated Injury in Win Over Colts

The Minnesota Vikings maintained their perfect record by defeating the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 in Week 7, but it came at a price for their veteran running back, Aaron Jones. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, the Vikings' head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed after the game that Jones had aggravated an injury he sustained a few weeks earlier.

This news was not welcome for the Vikings fans, especially as Jones had started his 2026 season strongly, recording 410 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, along with 12 receptions for 72 yards.

In the game against the Colts, Jones carried the ball eight times for 26 yards and made one catch for no gain before leaving the field due to his injury. However, the Vikings were fortunate to have Jordan Mason, their fellow running back, return to action after a five-week absence caused by a fractured thumb. Mason's return was crucial as he ran for 68 yards on 15 attempts during the game, averaging a remarkable 4.5 yards per carry.

This performance from Mason is exactly what the Vikings will need from him if Jones is forced to miss additional time.

Mason, an undrafted free agent from the 2022 NFL Draft, has accumulated 2,070 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns in his professional career.