EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will miss a while throughout coaching camp due to a strained left hamstring, coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned Friday.
Jefferson took himself out of Thursday’s observe with about one-third of the session remaining. He mentioned afterwards that he had observed “tightness” in each legs and did not need to danger additional harm, citing his expertise with the torn proper hamstring that value him seven video games through the 2023 season. The Vikings despatched him for an MRI after observe, and the check confirmed what O’Connell referred to as a “very gentle” pressure. O’Connell mentioned the crew will reevaluate Jefferson subsequent week.
“One of the best factor is we prevented something critical,” O’Connell mentioned. “I see no considerations with reference to [Week 1] and haven’t any fear in any respect that we’ll be capable of get Justin able to go for the common season.”
Jefferson participated in almost 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 mentioned. “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 mentioned.
Talking Thursday after observe, Jefferson mentioned: “With the previous latest accidents and the stuff that I had gone via earlier than, simply taking precautions and understanding that it is the second day of camp — not the thirtieth. Simply ensuring that I am absolutely wholesome and I am good to go, particularly when the season begins.”