The Vikings offense returned a team captain at Tuesday’s practice. Running back Aaron Jones‘ three-week practice window has officially started while on injured reserve. He’s eligible to play on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers if he’s cleared by the medical and coaching staffs while recovering from a hamstring injury.

The Vikings officially opened veteran running back Aaron Jones' 21-day practice window on Tuesday, and there's a chance for him to play as soon as this Thursday against the Chargers. The #Vikings are opening RB Aaron Jones' 21-day practice window and he potentially could play as soon as Thursday night vs. the Chargers.

Running back Aaron Jones returned to practice as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. He was limited. Fullback C.J. Ham (hand) and offensive lineman Brian O’Neill (knee) remained out of practice, and running back Zavier Scott (wrist) and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) still were limited.

The Minnesota Vikings and Aaron Jones, who hasn't played since Week 2, will take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8 on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET. In his last game, Jones put up the following stats: 5 carries, 23 yards.

The Vikings will start Carson Wentz at QB against the L.A. Chargers Thursday night. J.J. McCarthy went through an on-field workout on Tuesday, and is not yet ready to play.