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'Does everything the right way' One Vikings player is taking advantage of Justin Jefferson missing practice

The Minnesota Vikings are without superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson during training camp due to a minor hamstring strain. That in itself is a tough spot to be in for the Vikings, but it does create other opportunities for players on the roster.

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Justin Jefferson bestowed honor he's earned before and it should surprise nobody

The Minnesota Vikings don't just have the best wide receiver in the National Football League in Justin Jefferson, he's arguably the best player in the entire league.

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Vikings' Justin Jefferson Slammed For J.J. McCarthy Expectations

The Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2025 NFL season with a new face at the helm. They are turning to an inexperienced quarterback, who hasn’t played a single NFL snap owing to a knee injury in the 2024 preseason opener.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 28

Loaded with fantasy football talent? 6 Vikings make PFF’s top 100

Gearing up for your fantasy football draft and you're not sure what to do with the Minnesota Vikings? It's a no-brainer to take wide receiver Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Justin Jefferson Goes Viral for J.J. McCarthy Comment at Vikings Camp

It's been three years, three different quarterbacks for Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson -- but J.J. McCarthy is a different case. At Vikings

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Vikings, Kevin O'Connell Shares Concerning Justin Jefferson Update

Justin Jefferson is unarguably the face of the Minnesota Vikings entering the 2025 NFL season. The elite wide receiver led the team to a 14-3 record in the regular season, earning his fourth Pro Bowl in five years.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 25

Justin Jefferson's hamstring injury can be a blessing in disguise for the Minnesota Vikings during training camp

During Thursday's practice, the Minnesota Vikings ended up pulling wide receiver Justin Jefferson off the field due to tightness in his legs. On Friday afternoon, head coach Kevin O'Connell informed the media that Jefferson has a mild hamstring strain and will miss some practice time.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / July 25

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) to miss some practice time

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson will miss time in training camp as he deals with a left hamstring strain, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Friday.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 25

Vikings HC discusses Justin Jefferson's availability for Week 1 after injury

On Friday, the Minnesota Vikings announced a concerning training-camp injury for Justin Jefferson, which will sideline the star wide receiver during the preseason.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 25

Jefferson sends message to fans about expectations for McCarthy

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Ranking Every Minnesota Vikings Player: No. 1 is a slam dunk in Justin Jefferson with other talented players in the top 5

We have finally made it to the top five Minnesota Vikings players in our countdown. Ranking all 91 players on the roster is a challenging exercise in itself, but it becomes an interesting one in itself, especially when you get to the top.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 24

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson pumps the brakes on JJ McCarthy expectation

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy made history last season despite not playing a single game. The distinction, however, is not something to shout about.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 24

Justin Jefferson dealing with minor leg tightness at Vikings camp

Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson sat out most of the team drills during Thursday's training camp practice with what he described afterwards as "a little bit of tightness" in his legs.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / July 20

Vikings'Justin Jefferson Criticizes Playoff Format, Rams' Home Field Advantage

When the Minnesota Vikings traveled to face the Los Angeles Rams in Glendale, Arizona, it was the first time a 14-win team entered the NFL playoffs as a Wild Card.

Minnesota Vikings News / FirstSportz / July 19

Justin Jefferson Calls for NFL Playoff Reseeding After Vikings’ Road Game Despite 14-Win Season

The Minnesota Vikings won fourteen games in the past season and closed the division in second spot behind the Detroit Lions, who edged the Vikings in Week 18 to finish out on top.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / July 18

‘He’s the Best Route Runner’: AFC Exec Makes Bold Claim About Vikings’ Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has once again cemented his place among the NFL’s elite, with an AFC executive recently praising him as “the best route runner” in the league.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson seriously eyeing Olympic flag football gold

Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson has never been shy about dreaming big. Now, with the NFL greenlighting player participation In flag football for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Jefferson is daring to dream even bigger, winning a gold medal for Team USA.