The Minnesota Vikings announced they ruled out WR Justin Jefferson, CB Charles Demmings, and P Brett Thorson for Week 4.
It’s a tough break for Minnesota and Jefferson after there was belief earlier this week that he had a chance to suit up against the Dolphins.
Ian Rapoport confirmed that imaging on Jefferson’s sprained ankle was positive, and he avoided a long-term injury. However, he’s still set to miss Sunday’s game.
Jefferson, 27, was a two-year starter at LSU and set the single-season record for receptions in 2019 before being selected by the Vikings with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Jefferson played out the fourth year of a four-year, $13,122,805 rookie contract, including a $7,103,858 signing bonus. The Vikings picked up Jefferson’s fifth-year option which will cost them $19,743,000 fully guaranteed for the 2024 season.
He was set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2025 when he signed a four-year, $140 million extension with a record $110 million in guarantees.
In 2026, has appeared in three games for the Vikings and caught 13 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns.
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