Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is “very close” to making a return from the hamstring injury that has caused him to miss six games this season, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Monday.
Jefferson will not be active for Monday night’s game against the visiting Bears, which will mark a seventh consecutive missed game, but he’s projected to return after the team’s bye week when it plays at the Raiders on Dec. 10.
Jefferson landed on the injured reserve list after hurting his right hamstring in Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs. The Vikings were 1–4 at that point in the season. Minnesota currently holds a 6–5 record ahead of Monday night’s game against Chicago.
