Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was not in the lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans, but Jefferson delivered a brief pregame message that Vikings fans can expect to see him on the field soon. Walking across the U.S. Bank Stadium turf ahead of Saturday's game in street clothes, Jefferson told the NFL's social media account on X "Don't worry, Jets gonna be on that field real soon. Real soon."

Jefferson has been sidelined with a hamstring strain since July 24. It's not his first, either, having missed seven games in 2023. With that history, it made sense for the team to handle Jefferson with care ahead of the start of the regular season.

Jefferson turned in his fourth All-Pro effort last season, catching 103 passes for 1,533 yards and 1

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