Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson missed the past six games with a hamstring injury and has consistently said he wouldn’t return at 80 or 90 percent.
The star wideout reiterated Tuesday on social media that no amount of pressure will get him back until he’s physically ready.
Jefferson’s comments come a day after Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said the wideout is likely questionable heading into Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears.
“I know he had a really good week last week. We’ll have an extra day this week,” the coach said. “As of right now, I look at him as questionable for the football game (against the Bears).”
The Vikings opened the 21-day window for Jefferson to return from injured reserve on Nov. 8, but he has remained out the past two games. Minnesota could hold the All-Pro out another contest with a bye coming in Week 13.
Minnesota saw its five-game win streak sans the receiver snapped in Sunday night’s loss to the Denver Broncos. The 6-5 Vikings still hold the No. 7 seed in the NFC over a host of 4-6 clubs.
Jefferson could return this week, but Tuesday’s comments underscore that he won’t be on the field unless he’s fully healthy.
