The Minnesota Vikings placed running back Jordan Mason on injured reserve after he suffered a broken thumb in their season-opening win over the Green Bay Packers. Mason will miss at least four games. The team signed DeeJay Dallas to the active roster and added Jerome Ford to the practice squad. Quarterback Kyler Murray, who suffered a concussion in the same game, practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears uncertain. Carson Wentz, who replaced Murray, led the Vikings to a 39-22 comeback victory.
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