Vikings Star WR Justin Jefferson Knocked Out Early with Ankle Injury
- On Sunday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson left the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter with an ankle injury. The team confirmed the two-time All-Pro is questionable to return.
- Jefferson's departure occurred as quarterback Kyler Murray returned from a Week 1 concussion. The wideout had expressed excitement about building chemistry with Murray, having played all 17 games in both 2024 and 2025.
- Fox Sports' Kenny Albert announced the receiver entered the sideline blue medical tent, and later reports confirmed Jefferson walked to the locker room during the second quarter. Before exiting, he recorded two catches for 32 yards.
- Without Jefferson, the Vikings must rely on Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson in the passing game. The Buccaneers also suffered a significant loss, as wideout Jalen McMillan was ruled out for the rest of the game with a knee injury.
- Despite Jefferson's injury, Minnesota's depth includes 2025 third-rounder Tai Felton and 2025 undrafted free agent Myles Price. Suspended receiver Jeshaun Jones will be eligible to return next week.
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Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson knocked out early with ankle injury
By Field Level Media Sep 28 (Field Level Media) - The Minnesota Vikings played most of their Week 3 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who sustained a left ankle injury during the first quarter. Th...
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Vikings' Justin Jefferson Questionable After Ankle Injury
Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson left Minnesota’s Week 3 game against Tampa Bay with an ankle injury and was listed as questionable to return. He was later seen on the sideline after leaving the medical tent, but his status remained uncertain. · 16 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
Justin Jefferson Injury, Latest on Vikings WR's Status and Timeline to Return After Exiting vs. Bucs
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will miss the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering an ankle injury.
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