Justin Jefferson has missed the past few weeks with a hamstring strain, but he gave fans an update on his health during Saturday's preseason game.

Justin Jefferson did not see the field as the Minnesota Vikings started their preseason with a bang on Saturday. The superstar wide receiver is sidelined as a precautionary measure after picking up a minor injury in the training camp.

The Minnesota Vikings picked up where they left off in the regular season last year as the J.J. McCarthy era began with a 20-10 win over the Houston Texans in the preseason opener Saturday. The Vikings put a major chunk of their roster to the test on both sides of the field.

With J.J. McCarthy taking over as the starting quarterback, the role of superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson has become even more important. Unfortunately, Jefferson has been dealing with an injury during training camp.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson says he's "feeling pretty good" amid his recovery from the strained left hamstring he suffered early in training camp.

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.

Justin Jefferson's availability continues to be a major concern in the Minnesota Vikings camp as the team gears up for its preseason opener. Days into training

Jefferson will join the broadcast during Saturday's preseason opener against the Texans, and O'Connell will be on the air for 'at least' a quarter in Week 2.

Justin Jefferson's availability continues to be a major concern in the Minnesota Vikings camp as the team gears up for its preseason opener. Days into training camp, the superstar wide receiver complained about discomfort in his left hamstring.