The Minnesota Vikings lost their first game of the season to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. But they also saw numerous key offensive starters go down with injuries.

The Vikings are most pressed about quarterback JJ McCarthy's worrying ankle injury . But now Minnesota has been forced to place running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve with a hamstring injury of his own.

Jordan Mason will take over as the Vikings' lead runner. But to help soften to blow of losing Jones, Minnesota has reunited with Cam Akers by signing him to the practice squad , via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Akers appeared in 12 games for the Vikings in 2024, and 18 games overall in his two seasons with the franchise. During that 2024 campaign, he ran for 297 yards and a touchdown on 64 carries. He also ad

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