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Vikings Designate Jordan Mason to Return From Injured Reserve
The Vikings have designated running back Jordan Mason to return to practice after he spent about a month on injured reserve with a fractured thumb.
The move is a step toward playing again, but Mason’s availability for Week 7 is uncertain.
Mason joined Minnesota in 2025 and shared the running back role with Aaron Jones.
While Mason was out, Jones averaged 82 rushing yards per game through five games, a career high.
The Vikings are likely to return to a shared role once Mason is activated, especially as Jones is in his age-32 season.
Mason’s return could also mean a roster spot opens up for another running back, though the team has not announced a decision.
The Minnesota Vikings designated running back Jordan Mason to return from injured reserve.
Mason can return to practice, but his status for Week 7 is uncertain.
He went on injured reserve about a month ago with a fractured thumb.
Mason had 809 yards from scrimmage and six scores in his first season with Minnesota.
- Who
- Jordan Mason, running back for the Minnesota Vikings.
- What
- The Vikings designated him to return from injured reserve.
- When
- October 20, 2026. His status for Week 7 is uncertain.
- Where
- Minnesota.
- Why
- He is recovering from a fractured thumb.
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Mason went on injured reserve with a fractured thumb.
Mason had an additional week to recover while Minnesota was on its bye.
The Vikings designated Mason to return from injured reserve.
- Injured reserve
- Mason went on the list about a month ago
- Injury
- Fractured thumb
- Return designation
- October 20, 2026
- 2025 season in Minnesota
- 809 yards from scrimmage and six scores
What people are saying
Mason is one step closer to returning to the field.
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RB Jordan Mason has been Designated for Return; Return to Practice.