Vikings RB Jordan Mason Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Placed on Injured Reserve

Kevin Seifert Sep 16, 2026, 03:13 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Follow on X

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49959077/vikings-rb-jordan-mason-put-ir-having-surgery-thumb)._