The Minnesota Vikings are placing running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury after already ruling him out for Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

Jones, 30, will have to miss at least four games. He started both games for the Vikings (1-1) and has 13 carries for 46 yards and three receptions on four targets for 44 yards and one touchdown. He was injured in the home loss on Sunday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Running back Jordan Mason is set to start for Minnesota, which already will be without starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (high ankle sprain).

The Vikings are signing running back Cam Akers, 26, to the practice squad, per the reports, marking his third stop in Minnesota.

Jones started all 17 regula

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