Justin Jefferson Suffered Hamstring Injury During Vikings Practice

He will be re-evaluated next week.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson walks off the field after a game. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Vikings announced on Friday that star receiver Justin Jefferson suffered a mild hamstring strain in his left leg this week and will be held out of practice for the time being.

Jefferson is expected to be re-evaluated next week sometime. More information regarding his future status will likely be released next week. Coach Kevin O'Donnell said Jefferson avoided a serious injury, so that's promising for fans to hear.

The four-time Pro Bowler told reporters on Thursday that he felt some tightness in his hamstring, ESPN's Kevin Seifert. He underwent an MRI afterwards.

Head Coach Kevin O’Connell has announced that WR Justin Jefferson has a mild hamstring strain and he will be held out of practice. Jefferson will be re-evaluated next week.

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 25, 2025

There isn't a set timeline for Jefferson right now, but it is not believed that his Week 1 status vs. the Bears on Monday Night Football will be in danger.

Jefferson suffered a hamstring injury during the 2023 season and missed over a month because of it. That injury was on his right leg, while it is his left hamstring this time.

Hopefully for the Vikings it isn't anything too serious for Jefferson.

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