The Minnesota Vikings placed running back Jordan Mason on injured reserve Wednesday following a fractured thumb, per multiple reports. ESPN reported that Mason underwent surgery to repair the injury, while NFL Trade Rumors indicated the fracture was small.
Mason was listed as a co-starter on Minnesota's depth chart, splitting backfield duties with Aaron Jones. He led the Vikings with 15 carries for 59 yards in Sunday's win over Green Bay. The injury will sideline him for at least four games, per CBS Sports and Pro Football Talk.
To address the roster need, the Vikings signed running back DeeJay Dallas to their 53-man roster. NFL Trade Rumors also reported the team signed veteran running back Jerome Ford to the practice squad, noting that Ford had worked out for the team Tuesday.