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Vikings RB Mason Out 4 Weeks After Thumb Fracture
16 Sep
Summary
- Running back Jordan Mason fractured his thumb on Monday.
- Mason underwent surgery and is expected to miss four weeks.
- Quarterback Kyler Murray will practice but his status is uncertain.
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is sidelined after fracturing his thumb, Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Wednesday. Mason underwent reparative surgery and is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks, necessitating his placement on short-term injured reserve. This injury surfaced Monday morning.
To compensate for Mason's absence, the Vikings have promoted veteran running back DeeJay Dallas and signed free-agent running back Jerome Ford to their practice squad. They will join Aaron Jones and Demond Claiborne in the backfield.
Quarterback Kyler Murray's status for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears remains uncertain as he will practice in a limited capacity. The team will rely on medical staff evaluations as Murray progresses through protocol.
The Vikings' offensive strategy, which heavily prioritized the run game in the offseason and Week 1, faces challenges with these key absences. Despite a strong commitment to rushing, the team averaged 3.6 yards per carry in their opener, a figure Mason had improved with a significant 28-yard run.
