Injuries continue to pile up for the Minnesota Vikings, with starting running back Aaron Jones headed to injured reserve.

The team announced the move on Wednesday.

Jones hurt his hamstring in Sunday night's 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons . Through two games this season, he's rushed 13 times for 46 yards and caught a touchdown pass.

Offseason trade acquisition Jordan Mason has looked extremely capable through two games and actually carried the ball more than Jones. He has 24 carries for 98 yards, and will be the bellcow for the minimum four games Jones is out.

Reserve running back and kick returner Ty Chandler is already on IR . Zavier Scott is the only other healthy runner on the roster. The Vikings also signed Cam Akers to the practice squad on Wednesday. Akers, 26, spen

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