Vikings WR Justin Jefferson sits out practice, considered day to day with ankle
Minnesota's top receiver did not practice on Wednesday due to the ankle injury, but the team still views him as day to day rather than a longer-term concern
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson did not practice Wednesday because of his ankle injury, though the team considers him day to day.
No practice today for WR Justin Jefferson, whom the team considers day to day due to his ankle injury.View on X →
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): No practice today for WR Justin Jefferson, whom the team considers day to day due to his ankle injury.
Jefferson was reported to be questionable for Sunday's game after the ankle sprain, and the decision to hold him out of Wednesday's practice is a precaution to protect his recovery. The team's day-to-day designation suggests the injury is not viewed as a longer-term issue.
His status will be worth watching through the week as Minnesota prepares for its Sunday matchup. Having Jefferson on the field is critical to the Vikings' offense, but the team appears hopeful he can be available.
The day-to-day tag, combined with the encouraging imaging from earlier, leaves open the possibility Jefferson plays Sunday even after sitting out the first practice of the week.