The Minnesota Vikings rank third in the NFL with 20 sacks. Their pass defense has otherwise proven porous, though, amid injuries to several cornerbacks and the death of rookie Khyree Jackson.

Five Vikings players did not participate in Wednesday's practice: RB Aaron Jones (hip/hamstring), LB Blake Cashman (toe), DT Harrison Phillips (shoulder), OLB Pat Jones II (shoulder), and CB ...

That means he will not be on the field for the NFC North showdown between the Vikings and Lions in Minneapolis next Sunday.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he has his "fingers crossed" the injury that knocked running back Aaron Jones out of Sunday's game won't keep him sidelined for long.

During the Minnesota Vikings' Week 5 clash with the New York Jets in London, running back Aaron Jones injured his hip and exited in the first half. What is Jones' future outlook as the Vikings ...