EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson practiced Monday for the first time in 25 days as he continues to recover from the strained left hamstring he suffered last month.
Jefferson last practiced on the second day of training camp. His history with hamstring injuries -- he missed seven games in 2023 because of a strain in his other leg -- prompted the Vikings to take a slow approach to his recovery.
That continued Monday, when he participated in warmups and individual drills but sat out 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 team work. Jefferson won't play in the Vikings' preseason finale Friday night at the Tennessee Titans, but he remains on track to start their Week 1 game at the Chicago Bears (8:15 p.