The Vikings suffered another injury blow on Tuesday.

Minnesota placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, taking him out for at least four weeks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter .

Jones, 30, suffered the injury during the Vikings’ 22-6 loss to the Falcons on Sunday night.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) runs the ball during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell said earlier this week that Jones was “likely down” for next week’s game before the team opted to place him on IR.

Jordan Mason is expected to slot in as Minnesota’s RB1 while Jones is out.

With third-string ball carrier Ty Chandler also out with a hamstring injury, the Vi

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