Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson avoids a major injury after suffering an ankle sprain. The Athletic reports he undergoes testing on Monday, which reveals the injury is minor and he is not expected to miss time.
Fox Sports similarly reports that Jefferson sustains an ankle sprain during the Vikings’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. It adds that imaging does not show long-term damage. Together, the outlets indicate the injury is not expected to require an extended recovery period, though specifics on his return timeline are not provided in the reports.
