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Kevin Seifert
EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will miss a while throughout coaching camp due to a strained left hamstring, coach Kevin O’Connell stated Friday.
Jefferson took himself out of Thursday’s apply with about one-third of the session remaining. He stated afterwards that he had observed “tightness” in each legs and did not wish to danger additional harm, citing his expertise with the torn proper hamstring that price him seven video games throughout the 2023 season. The Vikings despatched him for an MRI after apply, and the check confirmed what O’Connell referred to as a “very delicate” pressure. O’Connell stated the workforce will re-evaluate Jefferson subsequent week.
“The very best factor is we averted something severe,” O’Connell stated. “I see no issues with regard to [Week 1] and haven’t any fear in any respect that we’ll be capable to get Justin able to go for the common season.”
Jefferson participated in practically the entire Vikings’ offseason program for the primary time in his profession, at O’Connell’s behest, partly to assist construct chemistry with new quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
“I feel these guys have already developed a rapport,” O’Connell stated. “I’ve no worries about this having an total influence or impact on that dynamic or something with our offense.”
Jefferson was not going to take part within the Vikings’ preseason video games, no matter his well being, O’Connell stated.
Talking Thursday after apply, Jefferson stated: “With the previous current accidents and the stuff that I had gone by means of earlier than, simply taking precautions and understanding that it is the second day of camp — not the thirtieth. Simply ensuring that I am totally wholesome and I am good to go, particularly when the season begins.”