Overview
- Jones exited Week 9 with a shoulder injury later identified as an AC joint sprain, which NFL Network reported is believed to be minor.
- Despite early optimism and Jones saying he expects to play, he did not practice on Wednesday and was additionally listed with a toe issue.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell described early evaluations as positive and said the team hopes to ramp up Jones’ workload as the week progresses.
- The Vikings still have two injury reports to file this week, and as a veteran, Jones could be cleared to play without logging a practice.
- If Jones is out, Jordan Mason is expected to lead the backfield, offering reliable rushing but less impact in the passing game.