This doesn't mean Jefferson will play against the Saints, but it does mean he's getting closer to a return.
. That means he'll be out there during Wednesday's practice and now has 21 days to be activated from injured reserve.against the Saints, although it can't fully be ruled out due to his extreme competitive nature. But this move signals that he's getting closer to returning to game action after missing the last four weeks with a hamstring injury.
Realistically, Jefferson might be aiming to make his return two Sundays from now when the Vikings take on the Broncos in a primetime game in Denver. He'd obviously love to play against his hometown Saints and Marshon Lattimore this weekend, but that might be rushing him back just a bit too quickly. Hamstring injuries can be tricky and the risk of aggravation is elevated if a player returns too soon.
Whenever it does happen, the Vikings will be thrilled to get back arguably the best wide receiver in football. They've won all four games without Jefferson, surging from 1-4 to 5-4. They currently hold a playoff spot in the NFC. Jefferson won't be catching passes from Kirk Cousins, but he'll provide a major lift to an offense that will be led by either Josh Dobbs or Jaren Hall.
If Jefferson and K.J. Osborn don't play this weekend, the Vikings' receivers will be Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, and N'Keal Harry. Thanks for reading. Make sure to bookmark this site and check back daily for the latest Vikings news and analysis all season long.
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