The Minnesota Vikings believed their running-back room would be a strength entering the season.Aaron Jones provided experience and consistency, and Jordan Mason offered a physical complement. Rookie Demond Claiborne brought upside, while DeeJay Dallas gave the Vikings a versatile veteran option.Two weeks later, that depth is being tested.Mason is already on injured reserve with a … Read more
The play that put Jaxson Dart through the concussion protocol on Saturday did not begin with an exceptional pass rush.It began with a protection mistake.During the Giants’ preseason opener against the Vikings, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. drifted toward a route, lost his footing while trying to redirect and could not recover as safety Jay … Read more
Aaron Jones is back for Year No. 3 in the Twin Cities after seven seasons with the rival Green Bay Packers, preparing for what could be his final season with the Minnesota Vikings. His contract expires after the 2026 campaign, but he remains one of the most important Vikings because of his presumptive RB1-RB2 role … Read more
Minnesota Vikings training camp is less than a week away, and one day ago, we profiled the defensive tackles to get your ready for 2026. Now, it’s time for the running backs.To the naked eye, Minnesota’s tailbacks look largely the same this summer, except for one main newcomer, a rookie from Wake Forest. This section … Read more