Justin Jefferson Injury status and history
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 195 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
- Drafted
- 2020 R1, #22
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.0
- Pos rank
- WR15
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Dolphins, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 28th vs. WRs, tough
Justin Jefferson Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs MIA, Oct 4 | Ankle | — | — | DNP | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in seven seasons, including two hamstring injuries. Most of his lost time came from a hamstring strain in 2023; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
91/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Hamstring strain · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 2 | 7 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 0 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 7 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Hamstring injuries in 2023 and 2025
- Hamstring strain in 2025, played through
- 7 games in 7 seasons
- 7 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Justin Jefferson Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Jefferson a game this season.
- 2025
Hamstring Strain · Left Played through
Sustained a very minor left hamstring strain during the second day of training camp and was held out of practice as a precaution.
- 2024
Jammed Finger Played through
Suffered a jammed finger during the Week 3 game against the Texans but played through the injury.
- 2024
Quad Contusion · Right Played through
Sustained a right quad contusion in Week 2 against the 49ers but was not listed on the following week's injury report.
- 2023
Chest Injury Played through
Took a hard hit against the Raiders, resulting in a chest injury that required a precautionary hospital visit, but he returned for the next game.
- 2023
Hamstring Strain · Right 7 games
Suffered a right hamstring injury in Week 5 against the Chiefs, which led to him being placed on Injured Reserve and missing seven games.
- 2022
Turf Toe Played through
Developed turf toe after the Week 10 game against the Bills but did not miss any games.
- 2021
AC Joint Sprain Played through
Sprained his AC joint during a practice in early August but was ready for the start of the season.
If Jefferson Misses Time
Next man up: Tai Felton
Tai Felton is next on the Vikings depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Jefferson misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Carson Wentz would lose one of his main options.
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Justin Jefferson Injury FAQ
Is Justin Jefferson injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Justin Jefferson is questionable with an ankle injury. He has played every game in 2026. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Justin Jefferson playing this week?
Justin Jefferson is questionable for Week 4 against the Dolphins on Sunday, October 4. Treat him as a game-time decision. Should you start him?
Did Justin Jefferson practice today?
Justin Jefferson was a non-participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri did not practice.
What injury does Justin Jefferson have?
Justin Jefferson has an ankle injury and is questionable for Week 4. He has played every game in 2026.
Has Justin Jefferson missed any games this season?
No. Justin Jefferson has played in every Vikings game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Justin Jefferson's injury history?
Justin Jefferson has 7 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 7 games in all: 7 for a right hamstring strain in 2023.
What was Justin Jefferson's most recent injury?
Justin Jefferson's most recent logged injury was a left hamstring strain in the 2025 preseason. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Justin Jefferson have any recurring injuries?
Yes: hamstring injuries in 2023 and 2025 (7 games missed).
What was Justin Jefferson's worst injury?
Justin Jefferson's longest absence came from a right hamstring strain in 2023, which cost him 7 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.