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RedditVikings activate RB Jordan Mason off injured reserve - ESPN
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ESPN: 'fractured thumb that required surgery'; 'completed a week of practice with no setbacks'; O'Connell: 'Getting Jordan back...will be a really positive thing'; 'My excitement to see him paired with Aaron'; Mason's 2026 appearance: 15 carries; Aaron Jones took 90% of carries in Mason's absence; multiple comments cite 'top 3 explosive run rate' and '15+ touches/game easy'
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Activated from IR after fractured thumb surgery; ESPN reports recovery complete with no setbacks in practice. Coach O'Connell called return 'really positive' and expressed excitement about pairing Mason with Aaron Jones. Expected to split carries vs. Colts (Indianapolis). downhill 1st/2nd down back; top-3 explosive run rate among RBs last year (runs 12+ yards); likely 15+ touches/game as Vikings' 4th/5th option (Jefferson, Hockenson, Addison, Murray scramble). Strong bullish sentiment on pickup and start vs. Colts; multiple comments recommend starting him in close decisions given matchup and coaching optimism. Some caution: could come back rusty; never been 'wow factor' RB historically; t...

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