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Vikings Thursday Injury Report: Justin Jefferson news raises multiple questions about where things go

Three days after Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered an ankle injury, we got an update on his status going into Sunday.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 9:43 PM
Vikings Thursday Injury Report: Justin Jefferson news raises multiple questions about where things go
Key Things to Know
  • Justin Jefferson missed his second straight practice Thursday following an ankle injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Writer Tyler Forness expects the Minnesota Vikings to hold Jefferson out of Sunday's game against Miami.
  • Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones practiced without an injury designation on Thursday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury sustained against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the 3-0 Vikings preparing to host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, writer Tyler Forness suggests Jefferson is unlikely to play given the franchise's historically cautious approach to his health.

Elsewhere on the injury report, Vikings running back Aaron Jones carried no designation on Thursday. For the Miami Dolphins, running back De'Von Achane was ruled out after being placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL earlier in the week.

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