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Aaron Jones Avoids Major Knee Injury, Vikings Say Day-to-Day

By Hugo Brennan

Aaron Jones Avoids Major Knee Injury, Vikings Say Day-to-Day

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. has avoided a major knee injury and is being evaluated on a day-to-day basis after leaving Sunday’s game.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Monday that Jones did not suffer a serious issue, offering the Vikings encouraging news as they assess the veteran’s availability for the upcoming week.

Jones’ practice status and potential role for Minnesota’s next kickoff will depend on how his knee responds during the week.