The Vikings officially activated running back Aaron Jones from injured reserve before Thursday Night Football.

In a corresponding move, the Vikings waived rookie linebacker Kobe King. King has played 77 snaps on special teams and three on defense in five games.

Jones, a nine-year NFL veteran, has not played since Week 2 against the Falcons when he injured his hamstring. The team opened his 21-day practice window on Tuesday, but the Vikings did not hold a full practice this week because of the shortened schedule.

Jones was limited to five rushes for 23 yards against Atlanta after rushing eight times for 23 yards in Week 1 at Chicago, when he added three receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown.

The Vikings leaned heavily on Jordan Mason (84 rushes for 380 yards and a career-high four rus

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