Justin Jefferson’s presence for Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears is still uncertain. The star receiver of the Minnesota Vikings has still not participated in a full training session in three weeks, hampered by a thigh injury.
Jefferson has been sidelined since October 8. The Vikings have until November 29 to activate him in the lineup, otherwise the 24-year-old receiver will be forced to miss the rest of the season. Jefferson admits frustration is starting to mount.
“It’s difficult to be patient and wait to be 100% cured. If I miss the next game, it will be seven in a row, he noted. It’s not something I want to do, but it comes with the risks of the job. »
Earlier this week, head coach Kevin O’Connell acknowledged that there was a possibility that Jefferson would miss Monday night’s game, as the Vikings decided to be patient with Jefferson. He was limited again in practice Friday.
If so, the Vikings could use their bye week next week to allow Jefferson to recover and return in Week 14 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
“We still have a few days of practice to evaluate everything. We will weigh the pros and cons, but if I feel good and ready, I will play Monday,” assured Jefferson.
Jefferson has been heavily criticized by fans, including his owners in football pools, and by those who say he is slowing his return since he was unable to come to an agreement with the Vikings on a contract extension l ‘last summer.
“No one heals in the same way, at the same speed. It’s crazy how people criticize me, call me names, when I’m just trying to be healthy and at my best on the field. It becomes frustrating and exhausting,” he said Friday.
Bad luck plagues the Vikings, who also lost the services of their quarterback Kirk Cousins for the rest of the season and tight end TJ Hockenson.
2023-11-25 17:23:42
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