Aaron Jones injury history: A detailed look into Vikings RB's problems
To replace the departing Alexander Mattison, the Minnesota Vikings signed Aaron Jones in the offseason. The veteran running back has arguably been among the most impressive newcomers in the squad in the first four games of the season. He has blended in seamlessly with the Vikings offense, and his presence has completely changed the explosive nature of the team's backfield.
However, the veteran RB, who has missed significant time in the past with injuries, has suffered his first injury with his new team on Sunday, Oct. 6. He did so in a game against the New York Jets at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Aaron Jones sustained a hip injury during the first half of the Week 5 game. NFL Network play-by-play announcer Rich Eisen revealed during the live broadcast that Jones won't play again in the game.
After suffering a hip injury in the first half and being assessed by the team's medical staff on the sidelines, Jones, who turns 30 in December, was initially listed as questionable to return before being ruled out by the Vikings.
The Vikings have a bye week in Week 6, so Aaron Jones and the team will have some extra time to recover. However, the exact nature of Jones' hip injury won't likely be revealed until Monday.
Let's take a look at Jones' injury history throughout his NFL career below:
Aaron Jones' injury history
Aaron Jones was selected by the Green Bay Packers as the 182nd overall draft pick in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft out of UTEP. In his rookie season, he missed two games due to a knee injury.
2017 - Knee MCL sprain Grade 2 (unavailable for two games)
2018 - Thigh hamstring sprain (unavailable for two weeks of training camp)
2018 - Knee MCL sprain Grade 2 (unavailable for two games)
2018 - Leg calf strain (unavailable for two games)
2020 - Leg calf strain (unavailable for two games)
2021 - Chest rib sprain (forced to exit NFC Title game)
2021 - Thigh sprain Grade 1 (unavailable for training camp)
2021 - Knee MCL sprain Grade 2 (unavailable for one game)
2022 - Knee strain Grade 1 (unavailable for one game)
2022 - Pedal ankle sprain Grade 1
2023 - Thigh hamstring sprain Grade 1
2023 - Knee MCL sprain Grade 2 (unavailable for three games)
Jones sustained a hip injury on Sunday against the Jets, but it's yet unknown how serious the injury is or how long it will keep him out of action.