The Minnesota Vikings are placing running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury suffered during his team's 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to multiple reports . Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Jones was unlikely to play in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals . Now the 30-year-old Jones will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks.

Jones has rushed for only 46 yards on 13 carries through the first two games of the season. Jones hauled in three catches for 44 yards -- including a 27-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears in Week 1 -- that helped his team pull away for good. He ran for a career-high 1,138 yards in 2024 after signing with Minnesota last offseason following a sev

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