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Vikings RB Jones avoids serious knee injury, day-to-day

Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. avoided a serious knee injury Sunday and is considered day-to-day, coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Monday.

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:17 PM

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Aaron Jones Sr. avoided a serious knee injury and is day-to-day, coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed.
Jones took a hit to his left leg late in Sunday's 16-10 victory over the Colts.
The Vikings do not currently plan to add running back depth before facing the Detroit Lions.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. avoided a serious knee injury during Sunday's game and is considered day-to-day, head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed on Monday. Jones took a hit to his left leg in the fourth quarter of the team's 16-10 win over the Colts after rushing for 26 yards on eight carries.

Following the positive injury update, coach O'Connell stated the team does not currently see a need to add depth at running back ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Detroit Lions. Running back Jordan Mason returned from a thumb fracture on Sunday, leading the team with 15 carries for 68 yards.

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