{
  "id": 9430808,
  "title": "Vikings veteran Aaron Jones has a knee injury to work through after his 23-carry, 105-yard game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/vikings-veteran-aaron-jones-has-a-knee-injury-to-work-through-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T22:39:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-veteran-aaron-jones-knee-223931584.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eagan, Minnesota (AP) - Aaron Jones, the veteran running back for the Minnesota Vikings, suffered a knee injury during his impressive 23-carry, 105-yard game against the Chicago Bears. As a result, Jones was placed on the injury list and is doubtful for the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach Kevin O'Connell praised Jones' toughness and emphasized that he will do everything in his power to play against Tampa Bay. Jordan Mason, who led the Vikings in rushing last season, is also out due to a broken thumb and will miss at least three more games. The Vikings have limited options in their backfield, with only Deejay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne remaining on the active roster. Jones' performance against the Bears, his third-highest carrying count since joining the Vikings and the first time he surpassed 100 yards since last November, highlights his critical role in the team's rushing attack. The Buccaneers' defense, which allows an average of just 3 yards per rush, will pose a significant challenge for the Vikings. Coach O'Connell acknowledged the difficulty of running the ball against Tampa Bay but expressed confidence in the team's ability to meet the challenge, given Jones' proven resilience and leadership.",
  "summary": "The productivity Aaron Jones gave the Minnesota Vikings last week came with a price, in the form of a knee injury that has clouded the 10th-year veteran running back's status for the upcoming game. Jones was held out of practice Wednesday for treatment on the injury that occurred during his 23-carry, 105-yard performance in steady rain at Chicago. “He’s one of one as far as toughness,” coach…",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaron Jones suffered knee injury during 23-carry, 105-yard game against Bears.",
    "Jones placed on injury list, doubtful for Buccaneers game.",
    "Vikings have limited backfield options with Jones' absence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Twin brothers Austin and Tyler Jones ump a big league game together for the first time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/twin-brothers-austin-and-tyler-jones-ump-a-big-league-game-together",
        "published": "2026-09-23T19:06:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Aaron Jones not practicing on Wednesday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/aaron-jones-not-practicing-on-wednesday",
        "published": "2026-09-23T23:27:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}