Backfield
Who backs up the Vikings at running back?
Minnesota Vikings running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Jordan Mason leads the Vikings backfield, with Aaron Jones as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Vikings running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Mason | Active | 158.3 | 1.02 |
| 2 | Aaron Jones | Active | -15.3 | -0.12 |
| 3 | Zavier Scott | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Demond Claiborne | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Kejon Owens | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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