As Expected, Vikings Pull a Lever at Running Back

All along, the expectation has been for the Vikings to bring Jordan Mason off the IR to get back to…

By K. Joudry · Vikings Territory

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:05 PM

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The Minnesota Vikings designated running back Jordan Mason to return to practice from injured reserve.
Mason had been sidelined since suffering a thumb fracture in the Vikings' Week 1 victory over Green Bay.
The Vikings must officially activate Mason to the 53-man roster before he can play against Indianapolis.

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The Minnesota Vikings designated running back Jordan Mason to return to practice from injured reserve ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Mason, who suffered a fractured thumb during the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, must now be activated to the 53-man roster before returning to game action.

Mason's anticipated comeback is expected to ease the workload on running back Aaron Jones, who averaged more than 20 touches per game while Mason was sidelined. The undefeated 5-0 Vikings aim to bolster their rushing attack as they prepare to host the 2-4 Colts on Sunday.

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