Vikings RB Mason placed on IR after having surgery on thumb — SkimNews
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- Jordan Mason underwent surgery to repair a fractured thumb and was placed on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four weeks, the Minnesota Vikings confirmed.
- Kevin O'Connell said Mason reported soreness Monday, leading to the diagnosis, but added he does not expect the recovery to extend beyond the four-week minimum.
- DeeJay Dallas was promoted from the practice squad to serve as the primary backup to Aaron Jones Sr., having played seven snaps in Week 1 after signing with the Vikings on Sept. 2.
- Jerome Ford was signed to the Vikings’ practice squad as additional depth, joining rookie Demond Claiborne amid the team’s sudden backfield attrition.
- Kyler Murray entered the concussion protocol after his body was seen in the fencing position following a hit on Sunday, though he is expected to be a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
- Carson Wentz would start at quarterback if Murray is unable to play against the Chicago Bears, with J.J. McCarthy backing him up and Max Brosmer a candidate for elevation.
Why it matters: The Vikings lose both Mason and potentially Murray just one week into the season, forcing unproven backups into key roles. With only four weeks to replace Mason before he's eligible to return, the team faces immediate pressure to stabilize its offensive depth amid mounting injury risk.
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