Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has not played since a Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at home due to a hamstring injury.
However, it seems like he’s ready to return.
It’s just unlikely this will happen in Week 10, when the Vikings face the New Orleans Saints.
And it’s also possible he continues to miss further games if he feels he’s not yet 100%, with another important factor in the equation – especially regarding his future with Vikings, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
While it’s a good sign for the Vikings that Justin Jefferson is back in practice as far as when he steps on the field, this is the one time he’ll finally make a difference again against action.
Minnesota’s offense as well as successfully finding ways to survive.
despite his absence – not to mention Kirk Cousins’ season-ending injury.
Minnesota is 4-0 since Jefferson’s injury and is 5-4 overall in the 2023 campaign.
Jefferson has another year on his current contract, which will pay him 19.
7 million dollars in the 2024 NFL season.
So far in the 2023 NFL season, Jefferson, drafted by the Vikings in the first round (22nd overall) in 2020, has 571 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns in 36 receptions.