Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was placed on injured reserve last week, and seven days later, starting outside linebacker Marcus Davenport followed suit.
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Like Jefferson, Davenport will miss at least four games and be eligible to return shortly before Thanksgiving.
What does this mean? Simple — the Vikings defense, which just found its footing in the last three weeks, will be without one of its top two pass rushers and search the roster for a replacement to Davenport’s productivity.
And while it may not happen immediately, one option could eventually be rookie defender Andre Carter.