As the Bengals game gets closer, Vikings wide receiver is limited during light practice.
Jefferson was listed as limited during Tuesday’s session. Guards Ed Ingram (hip) and Dalton Risner (ankle) were also limited.
On Monday, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said there was a “good chance” Jefferson could play in Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon.
Right tackle Brian O’Neill (ankle), running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) and receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) did not practice.
Take on In practice, David Quessenberry kept O’Neill replaced. Since 2021, the 33-year-old journeyman has suit up for three different teams—the Titans, Bills, and Vikings—at left tackle, right tackle, and right guard. Though he has played right tackle for the majority of his 2,500 NFL snaps, he might be needed there again on Saturday.
“At this point,” Quessenberry said, “it’s just, hey, go play ball wherever they need me.”
Linebacker Joe Bachie (oblique) and receiver Ja’Marr Chase (ankle), Jefferson’s former LSU teammate, were not available for practice for the Bengals. The injured starting quarterback Joe Burrow will be replaced by former Vikings reserve quarterback Jake Browning (right forearm), who was a full participant.
‘Chaos and madness’
After nine Vikings seasons filled with ups and downs, linebacker Anthony Barr is unfazed by Nick Mullens, the team’s fourth starting quarterback on Saturday.
“Seems like a typical Vikings season, right?” said Barr, who has played 105 games for the Vikings. “Just chaos and madness and guys having to step up, persevering through adversity — and persevering through a lot of adversity. Seems like that’s a theme for a Vikings season.”
Barr, 31, resigned last month and is still on the practice squad. In 26 snaps over the course of two games, he recovered a fumble and made a tackle, but he was inactive on Sunday against the Raiders. Barr claimed that O’Connell told him he wouldn’t be moving up from the practice squad.
“He laid out the plan and what was going on, I wasn’t caught off guard,” Barr said. “I just appreciate the openness, willingness to have a conversation.”
“You have to be willing to be flexible [as a veteran],” he stated. Accept your role and make an effort to excel in it. Since having no role is the worst role you can have, it is easily achieved.”