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MN Vikings WR Justin Jefferson To Be Placed On IR List: Report

The 1-4 Minnesota Vikings are planning to place their star wide receiver on the inured reserve list, according to a report.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

EAGAN, MN — The Minnesota Vikings season went from bad to worse over the weekend.

The 1-4 club is planning to place its star wide receiver, Justin Jefferson, on injured reserve due to the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Network reported.

A player placed on the IR list means they have to sit out for at least four weeks, though he may be on the sidelines for longer depending on the injury progress.

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Minnesota faces the Chicago Bears — also 1-4 — on the road Sunday at 12 p.m.

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