The Vikings will place All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve Tuesday morning, according to multiple reports.
Jefferson injured the hamstring in his right leg during Sunday’s 27-20 home loss to the Chiefs. He will miss a minimum of four games before he’s eligible to return to action. The news was first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Jefferson’s timetable to return from injury is uncertain and will depend on how the hamstring responds to medical treatment, according to Pelissero. The loss of Jefferson is significant for Minnesota (1-4), which will be without his services for upcoming games against the Bears, 49ers, Packers and Falcons. The earliest he could return would be in Week 10 against the Saints on Nov. 12.
