Vikings Land New Rookie RB After Aaron Jones Injury

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New Vikings RB Corey Kiner Shined With 49ers Before Injury SetbackUndrafted in April, Kiner suffered a high ankle sprain in the 49ers’ second preseason game that led to him being waived with an injury designation. “I was encouraged with some of the young guys,” Shanahan said after Kiner’s second preseason game. Perfect landing with Shanahan.”Re: #Vikings new practice squad RB Corey Kiner pic.twitter.com/kYLNG1bdW8 — Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) September 23, 2025Aaron Jones Timeline to ReturnThe Vikings offense took a hit when Jones exited a Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with a hamstring injury. Much like the quarterback situation, the Vikings running game struggled at times with the absence of starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw. The Vikings will likely lean on Jones for more work in the passing game and ride the hot hand in the running game.