The Minnesota Vikings place running back Jordan Mason on injured reserve after he suffers a small fracture in his thumb. Multiple outlets report that Mason is sidelined for at least the next four weeks.
The Athletic and CBS Sports add that Mason undergoes a procedure to address the injury and is expected to miss the next four games at minimum. The injury comes shortly after Mason plays a role in Minnesota’s backfield; Yahoo Sports reports he starts as a co-starter on the depth chart and shares carries with Aaron Jones.
Yahoo Sports also notes Mason’s recent production, including 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings’ Sunday win over the Green Bay Packers. With Mason on IR, outlets point to the team’s need to adjust its running back rotation and identify who takes on increased snaps in his absence, though details of specific replacements vary by outlet.
