Justin Jefferson ruled out for Vikings with ankle injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson sustained an ankle injury during the first drive against the Buccaneers on September 27. After receiving attention from medical staff, he was evaluated further and ruled out for the remainder of the game. Head coach Kevin O’Connell reported that Jefferson will undergo additional evaluation on Monday, expressing some optimism about the severity of the injury.
- •Justin Jefferson left the game with an ankle injury after his second reception.
- •He was seen testing his ankle on the sidelines before being ruled out.
- •O’Connell indicated the injury might not be serious but requires further evaluation.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings head coach had an encouraging 5-word update on Justin Jefferson’s ankle injury
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin O'Connell provides updates on Justin Jefferson, other Vikings injuries
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin O'Connell: Justin Jefferson "got close" to returning, ankle to be evaluated Monday
"Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson left Sunday's game in the first quarter with an ankle injury and did not return before the end of Minnesota's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers.
"Kevin O'Connell made it sound like Justin Jefferson is going to be A-OK moving forward.
"Jefferson was ruled out with an ankle injury and will be evaluated further on Monday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 1:13 AMVikings head coach had an encouraging 5-word update on Justin Jefferson’s ankle injury
Kevin O'Connell made it sound like Justin Jefferson is going to be A-OK moving forward.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 12:21 AMKevin O'Connell provides updates on Justin Jefferson, other Vikings injuries
Jefferson was ruled out with an ankle injury and will be evaluated further on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 12:21 AMKevin O'Connell: Justin Jefferson "got close" to returning, ankle to be evaluated Monday
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson left Sunday's game in the first quarter with an ankle injury and did not return before the end of Minnesota's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers.
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