Report: Vikings to put star Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on IR
Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson will be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games for struggling Minnesota, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
The earliest Jefferson could return would be in Week 10 on Nov. 12 against the New Orleans Saints. Among the games he would miss for the Vikings include contests against two NFC North rivals, Chicago and Green Bay. "We're going to do what's best for Justin and make sure we give him the treatment and plan that is a big picture positive for him," O'Connell said.
More from this section Mizzou men's golf tied for fourth after first day of The Williams Cup MU women's soccer ties South Carolina Luke List holes long putt to win 5-man playoff at Sanderson Farms The 24-year-old has yet to miss a game in his career, playing in 55 with 53 starts. He led the NFL last season with 128 catches for 1,809 yards, his third straight season with at least 1,400 yards.Through the first five weeks this season, Jefferson has 36 catches for 571 yards and three scores.
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