There is a case to be made that one of the Minnesota Vikings claims NFL is Top three wide receiver tendumRegistration between the league’s best pass cators with both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Edison. This is just one reason that many have estimated the club’s new quarterbacks, a spontaneous start for JJ Macarthi. Not every signal-collar, after all, such a talented group of weapons is found to open its early career.

Except Macarthi may not have that luxury. Not now, at least. Despite the talent of the big name over the catching corps near the Vikings, Minnesota is contacting 2025 NFL Season in a small position. McCarthi is straightforward, unlike this point during its first presiden. But Jefferson and Edison are question marks for the beginning of the year.

Where, in fact, everything stands in the position group because weeks 1 has a draw near? How worried about Vikings fans about Jefferson’s status? Which backup can be called in big roles? And which external veterans can be on the club radar as emergency insurance? Here is everything you need to know:

What’s happening to Justin Jefferson?

The perennial Pro Baller left the practice for the first time at the Vikings Training Camp on 24 July after experiencing “tightness” in his feet. They quickly detected a mild hamstring stress. He is not yet returning to complete practice, however, which means that he has now been sidelined for nearly three weeks, including the team’s presiden opener. However, Jefferson participated in a walkthrough on Monday, which is a good sign.

Should we be worried about Jefferson?

Yes and no. Let’s start with negative: Hamstring injuries can be reduced, but they cannot be done quickly. These things are notorious to be dull, and we first saw with Jefferson during the 2023 season, when a grade 2 stressed wideout recalled seven games. In other words, the longer it is, the more likely it is not likely that Jefferson will enter the correct form in 2025, even if it is capable of playing through it.

On the other hand, Jefferson has been a very public appearance during the absence of its camp, showing its trademark exuberance as a semi-coach. He confirmed an optimistic approach by telling the cameras before the Presiden opener: “Don’t worry, ‘Jets’ is going to be real soon on that area.” And coach Kevin O’Conel has echoed the stance, repeatedly suggests to reporters that the absence of Jefferson’s extended camp is a precautionary measure that should not affect the availability of week 1 of the receiver.

What about Jordan Edison?

Edison’s position is more cut and dry: Third year target received three-market suspension NFL earlier this month.

Temporary restrictions, which have grown since July 2024, the DUI arrest later decreased in low charge, ensuring that the Vikings will be at least one of their top two wide for the following games:

Edison has been productive on being on the ground, holding a combined 19 touchdown in their first two sessions, but also recalled two games in 2024, so Vikings first had to work without their services.

Who is ahead in the WR room?

Edison is a clear candidate to fill the shoes for opening the year: Jalan Nellore. The sixth round pick of 2022, which during his first two sessions, played “speedy” in 2024, while Edison was recovered and returned from an ankle injury. Known for his downfield burst, Nerler finished with an average of about 15 yards per catch, with 414 yards and six touchdowns in the previous season. His deep ball capacity has been clear in the camp in this summer, and he has also got a leg at the fellow store, such as the third-round crook Tai Felton, another big-game probability, in the sheer NFL Experience.

Another sleeper for more work: Lucky Jackson, the possibility of a 28 -year -old career practice squad, which was a promising heat and helped to lead the crime in the Presiden opener with three catches.

In addition to both of them, we bet that the Vikings will be more likely to bend to other positions, such as the Jefferson-Eidson Combo in the event to run back and support McCarthy, McCarthy does not intact. This means that one or two punch from the backfield in the top tight and TJ Hawkson, and Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. The latter is one Underated X Factor After a busy camp for Minnesota, Jones is acting as a thunder for lightening.

Can Vikings add another WR?

There is also a possibility that Minnesota will look outside the building to help the final-minute. Amari Cooper is a well-established name that is still available in free agency, but it is unlikely that he will not sign for the number 3-type job after jumping between Cleveland Brown and Buffalo Bill in 2024. There are some giants here who can actually conspire General Manager Kevasi Adofo-Meenasah:

A long time fan favorite Vikings Favorite, Thielen can go to 35 on his last leg. But well he can be available through business with Carolina Panthers, who have two young investments that are above his received core. He is still a goal of a great possession when he was healthy, and he played three sessions with Jefferson at the beginning of the later NFL career.

Vikings are covered very well when it comes to rapid downfield options, but if it is a versatile piece, they are later, the agholor bill fits the bill. Experienced both in the slot and outside, the former Baltimore Revenne Reserve is incompatible at the age of 32 years. He once starred as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles at Vikings Stadium, back back during 2017 during his 2017. Super Bowl run.

Their pass-catching experience is not almost as huge as her special teams have been resumed, but Powell spent the last two sessions as a Swiss Army knife for O’conlike in the receiver room of Minnesota. Viewed as one by Jefferson “Little Bulldog“To bring a feudal approach despite the small size, he had a career-hai 324 yards obtained as a top reserve during the 2023 season.