The Minnesota Vikings opened superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson's 21-day practice window Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, paving the way for him to return to action some time in the next few weeks.
Jefferson has missed the Vikings' past four games since being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, meaning he is now eligible to return at any time.
Per Rapoport, the Vikings are in "no rush" to activate Jefferson, but the fact that he is returning to practice is a sign that "his timing is coming."
Jefferson, 24, suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5 that led to a stint on IR, and called into question whether he would return at all this season given the Vikings' struggles up until that point.