{
  "id": 1075608,
  "title": "Vikings Make Running Back Swap, Sign ex-7th Round Pick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/vikings-make-running-back-swap-sign-ex-7th-round-pick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T16:40:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/vikings-make-running-back-swap-sign-ex-7th-round-pick-12315321"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings made a strategic move at the running back position by swapping out Jordan Mims for Jermar Jefferson. Both players have had comparable careers, with Jefferson amassing 96 rushing yards compared to Mims' 70. They have both played for five different teams and even played together in Tennessee last year before being waived. The Vikings' decision to switch running backs might not be entirely clear, but considering both players have connections to the Seattle Seahawks, it's likely that general manager Nolan Teasley knows both well. Given that Aaron Jones Sr., Jordan Mason, rookie sixth-round pick Demond Claiborne, and veteran Zavier Scott make up the majority of the Vikings' depth chart, Jefferson will need to prove himself over the next two weeks to secure a starting role.",
  "summary": "The Minnesota Vikings have signed ex-Titans running back Jermar Jefferson and subsequently waived Jordan Mims.",
  "key_points": [
    "Minnesota Vikings replace Jordan Mims with Jermar Jefferson at running back.",
    "Jefferson has 96 rushing yards compared to Mims' 70 in their careers.",
    "Both players have played for five teams and together in Tennessee last year."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}