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Will Aaron Jones play on Thursday Night Football against the Chargers?
The Vikings officially opened veteran running back Aaron Jones' 21-day practice window on Tuesday, and there's a chance for him to play as soon as this Thursday against the Chargers.
Jones has been out of the lineup since Week 2 with a hamstring injury. It's not a given that he will suit up on a short week, but it doesn't sound like it's out of the realm of possibilities.
"He's a guy that you don't really need to get out there and test too much, cause you know, in his rehab and the work he has done on the side fields. He's a veteran player, he knows what he has to do," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday. "He knows what he needs to feel like. We'll be smart with Aaron, but at the same time, we know he's here for a reason, and we know what he can bring to our offense."
Vikings' Aaron Jones: In line to return Thursday
Jones (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at the Chargers but remains on injured reserve, is expected to play, Kirk Herbstreit of Prime Video reports.
The Vikings will need to activate Jones from IR by 4:00 p.m. ET for the running back to have a chance to log his first game action since Week 2, when he initially injured his hamstring. Jones managed two limited walkthroughs this week, so if he's indeed active Thursday he seemingly would be operating with a cap on his snaps and touches. In any case, Jones' availability for Week 8 will be known roughly 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Aaron Jones' injury return timeline gets major update for Vikings RB depth chart
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The Minnesota Vikings have activated his 21-day practice window, according to NFL Network's Tom Peliessero.
That's the first step toward removing the veteran running back from Injured Reserve. The Vikings now have those 21 days before they are required to activate him.
"He potentially could play as soon as Thursday night vs. the Chargers," Pelissero added on X.
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