Minnesota Vikings Designate Star Receiver Justin Jefferson for Return from Injured Reserve

Jefferson's return to practice signals potential comeback from four-week absence due to strained right hamstring, as team takes conservative approach to his return on the field to avoid reinjury.

Minnesota Vikings' star receiver, Justin Jefferson, has been designated for a return from the injured reserve, offering him three weeks to assess his readiness for match participation.
Jefferson had strained his right hamstring on October 8, which marked his first ever game absence in his four-year career with the Vikings.
The Vikings must decide within a 21-day window whether to play Jefferson or deem him ineligible for the rest of the season; they could opt to keep him out for three more games until after their Week 13 bye.
Jefferson, who is the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, was leading in targets and receiving yards in the league prior to his injury.
Amid Jefferson's absence, the Vikings have managed to secure a four-game winning streak, improving to a 5-4 season record, and remain in playoff contention.