Jordan Mason placed on short-term IR; DeeJay Dallas promoted, Jerome Ford added to practice squad

Mason’s short-term IR designation removes Minnesota’s Week 1 leading rusher from the lineup for the minimum four games; the team responded by elevating DeeJay Dallas and adding Jerome Ford as depth.

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- X-rays revealed a small fracture in Jordan Mason’s thumb.
- Coach Kevin O’Connell said Mason will be eligible to return after the minimum four-week IR period.
- Team described the move as precautionary after Mason reported soreness following Week 1.
- DeeJay Dallas was signed from the practice squad to the Vikings’ 53-man roster to help replace Mason’s role.
- Jerome Ford, a fifth-year veteran formerly with Cleveland, was signed to the practice squad for additional depth.
- Aaron Jones is expected to carry a larger workload while Dallas, Demond Claiborne and Ford provide complementary snaps.

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