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Kevin O'Connell Gives Justin Jefferson Injury Update Ahead of Second Preseason Game

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will be re-evaluated again for a mild hamstring strain. | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Justin Jefferson suffered a mild hamstring strain during a Vikings practice session back on July 25. He was re-evaluated a week later, and now he's been re-evaluated again this week.

It sounds like Jefferson's "definitely progressing," coach Kevin O'Connell said on Wednesday via Boston Globe's Ben Volin, but he's not ready to make a full return to action. He will not participate in Minnesota's joint practice session with the Patriots this week, but he will still be present at walk-throughs. Jefferson is not expected to play in this weekend's preseason game against. New England.

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