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Justin Jefferson returns to practice, Jordan Addison sits out

PUBLISHED Oct 7, 2026, 7:18 PM ET

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Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson returned to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday following a one-game absence due to an ankle injury that kept him out of the team's victory over the Miami Dolphins. While Jefferson aims to play in his home state of Louisiana against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison was forced to sit out practice due to a hamstring issue described by head coach Kevin O'Connell as minor soreness. The Vikings' injury report also noted that left tackle Christian Darrisaw and cornerback Chuck Demmings did not participate, while running back Aaron Jones and right tackle Brian O'Neill were limited. The team continues to navigate these early-season roster adjustments as they prepare for their upcoming road matchup.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 28, 2026, Minnesota Vikings prepared for their Week 4 matchup without injured star receiver Justin Jefferson.
On October 4, 2026, Minnesota Vikings defeated the Miami Dolphins fifteen to ten in a hard-fought regular-season game.
On October 7, 2026, Vikings coaching staff evaluated player health metrics ahead of the Week 5 preparation schedule.
On October 8, 2026, Justin Jefferson returned to the practice field in a limited capacity for the first time since his ankle injury.
On October 8, 2026, Jordan Addison sat out practice due to a hamstring injury and muscle soreness.
On October 8, 2026, Head coach Kevin O'Connell characterized Jordan Addison's hamstring soreness as a minor concern.
On October 8, 2026, Justin Jefferson expressed optimism to reporters about playing in his home state against the New Orleans Saints.
On October 8, 2026, Additional injury reports revealed Christian Darrisaw and Chuck Demmings sitting out alongside Addison.
On October 8, 2026, Analysts reviewed the potential offensive adjustments and depth chart implications for Minnesota.
On October 9, 2026, Team trainers planned subsequent evaluation sessions to determine game-day availability for Sunday's kickoff.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Minnesota Vikings fans and fantasy football managers monitor wide receiver health updates ahead of Sunday's game.
Possible long-term US impact: Manageable early-season injuries allow the Vikings coaching staff to test squad depth and offensive versatility.
Most affected groups: Minnesota Vikings players, coaching staff, fantasy sports participants, and NFL sports analysts.
Reader Prioritization: Prioritize official team injury reports, head coach press conference statements, and verified practice participation updates.

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Left: Focuses on athlete wellness, workload management, and team depth strategies. Center: Emphasizes official injury reports, player participation statuses, and coach comments. Right: Highlights competitive determination, individual recovery milestones, and upcoming game preparation.