After exiting a Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with a hamstring injury, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is expected to miss significant time this season.

Vikings Reunite With Veteran RB After Aaron Jones Injury

The Vikings, anticipating being without Jones for at least the next game, signed Cam Akers to join Jordan Mason as the team's top two running backs. Minnesota is also without Ty Chandler and fullback C.J. Ham, both of whom are on injured reserve.

B ut following news of the Akers signing was a devastating development for Jones.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the Vikings are placing Jones on the injured reserve list.

"Jones was ruled out of Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury," Pelissero added . "Now he's out for at least four more games."

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