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Vikings RB Aaron Jones sidelined by knee injury ahead of Week 3

The veteran running back missed practice Wednesday after sustaining a knee injury during his 105-yard performance against Chicago.

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What to know

  • Aaron Jones sustained a knee injury during Week 2's win over Chicago but returned to finish the game with 105 rushing yards on 23 carries.
  • The veteran running back missed Wednesday practice, putting his availability for Week 3 against Tampa Bay in doubt.
  • With backup Jordan Mason already on injured reserve, the Vikings face significant depth concerns in the running back position.

“Vikings running back Aaron Jones finished last Sunday's win over the Bears with a brace on his knee and the issue was bothering him enough on Monday that he missed practice.”

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Vikings RB Aaron Jones sidelined by knee injury ahead of Week 3
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    Jones misses Wednesday practice due to knee injury

    Aaron Jones was held out of practice Wednesday for treatment on the knee injury sustained during his 23-carry, 105-yard performance in Chicago, with his status for the upcoming Buccaneers game uncertain.

    “He's one of one as far as toughness.”
    — Kevin O'Connell
    1. 3 outlets Vikings RB Aaron Jones is Hurt and Not Practicing

      first by Yahoo Sports, 7h ago · also ESPN, ESPN NFL

      3 more headlines

    • Trusting a 6th round rookie to protect your QB coming off a concussion would be malpractice. I'd bet heavily they lean on one of their vets like Dallas. Clairborne getting some bit action across

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    Analysts call for balanced backfield approach in Week 3

    Sports analysts noted the Vikings relied too heavily on Aaron Jones in Week 2 and suggested a more distributed backfield strategy would be needed moving forward.

    “The Minnesota Vikings relied heavily on veteran running back Aaron Jones in Week 2, but that shouldn't be the same story in Week 3.”
    — Adam Carlson, Sports analyst · source
    1. 1 outlet Vikings Can't Be a One-RB Show: Breaking Down How the Backfield Should Be Split in Week 3

      first by Sports Illustrated, 8h ago

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    Jones finishes Week 2 with 105 rushing yards despite injury

    Aaron Jones completed the Bears game with 23 carries for 105 yards, showing the heavy workload the Vikings had placed on him with Jordan Mason sidelined on injured reserve.

    1. 1 outlet Aaron Jones hits triple digits in Week 2

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

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    Aaron Jones suffers knee injury in fourth quarter vs. Bears

    Vikings RB Aaron Jones was injured in the fourth quarter of Minnesota's Week 2 game against Chicago, was initially listed as questionable to return, but was able to get back into the game and finish the match.

    1. 2 outlets Minnesota Vikings RB Room Gets Clear Notice Amid Aaron Jones Injury

      first by Yahoo Sports, 8h ago · also ESPN

      1 more headline
    2. 2 outlets Aaron Jones injury update: Latest news on Vikings RB's status in Week 2 game

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also Sporting News

      1 more headline
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