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Minnesota Vikings receive positive injury news coming out of Sunday’s win, but it signals a larger issue

Aaron Jones once again has been dealing with injuries, and the latest news paints a fascinating picture for the future.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 3:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings receive positive injury news coming out of Sunday’s win, but it signals a larger issue
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Jones' knee injury suffered against the Indianapolis Colts is not considered significant, leaving him day-to-day.
  • The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a 16-10 victory on Sunday.
  • Tyler Forness argues Jones' recurring knee problems should push Minnesota to target running back depth before the trade deadline.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones avoided a major knee injury during Sunday's 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the injury is not considered significant at this time, leaving Jones listed as day-to-day. However, writer Tyler Forness argues that the recurring issue highlights the danger of relying too heavily on Jones to shoulder the backfield workload.

Forness suggests the Vikings should use the approaching trade deadline to acquire another running back, proposing Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as a potential target. A trade would ease Jones' workload and provide offensive stability, especially after backup Jordan Mason previously missed four games with a broken thumb.

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