Justin Jefferson to Miss Practice with Minor Hamstring Strain
So, if you're a Vikings fan—or just follow the NFL—you’ve probably heard that Justin Jefferson is being held out of practice right now, and here's what’s going on.
The Minnesota Vikings announced that Jefferson, their star wide receiver, is dealing with a mild hamstring strain . It’s not considered serious at all, but the team is playing it safe. He left practice early on Thursday after feeling what he described as “tightness” in his legs. Given that it’s only the second day of training camp, both Jefferson and the team felt it was best not to push anything.
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Now, if this sounds familiar, that’s because Jefferson missed seven games in the 2023 season with a right hamstring injury—so everyone’s being extra cautious this time around. This particular strain is on the left side, and the team emphasized it's “very minor.” Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said they’ll reevaluate him next week, and there’s no concern whatsoever about his availability for Week 1, when the Vikings open their season against the Bears on September 8.
Jefferson himself made it clear he's just being smart about his body. He said something along the lines of, "It’s not the 30th day of camp—it’s the second," meaning there's no need to rush or risk anything with so much time before the season begins. His main focus is being 100% ready for the real games.
For context, Jefferson has been phenomenal since entering the league. He’s already had five straight 1,000-yard seasons, two All-Pro selections, and ranks fourth in Vikings history in receiving yards—with nearly 7,500 yards and 40 touchdowns to his name. And he’s only 26!
This year’s especially important because the Vikings will have rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy stepping in. Jefferson’s leadership and on-field presence are going to be critical for McCarthy’s development. The two have already been talking a lot and building chemistry, which makes Jefferson’s eventual return to full practice even more anticipated.
So bottom line: nothing major to panic over here. The Vikings are just being smart with one of the league’s most valuable players. Jefferson’s in good hands, staying cautious, and all signs point to him being fully ready when it really matters—come September.
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