Vikings place RB Jordan Mason on IR with fractured thumb

The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Jordan Mason on injured reserve with a fractured thumb. Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced the news to reporters on Wednesday. He characterized the fracture as "small" and said that the injury has been "fixed."

Mason is listed as a co-starter on Minnesota's depth chart and splits backfield duties with Aaron Jones. He led the Vikings with 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Green Bay Packers.