Speaking to the media on Wednesday, the Vikings head coach provided an update saying Justin Jefferson is progressing in his recovery. He added he will be reassessed next week, then they’ll hope to start working him back up in terms of reps to get ready for the regular season.

The Minnesota Vikings are getting ready to kick the tires on the J.J. McCarthy era, and he already got back on the field in the preseason opener. Justin Jefferson, however, wasn't out there. The superstar wide receiver was always a long shot to suit up in the preseason.

By Field Level Media Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson will sit out this weekend's preseason game against the New England Patriots and be re-evaluated next week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday.