The Minnesota Vikings received some welcome news Monday when head coach Kevin O'Connell revealed wide receiver Justin Jefferson is returning to practice this week as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

Justin Jefferson has been on the sideline with a hamstring strain for the last three weeks, but Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday his star wide receiver is set to return to practice this week and will begin ramping up for the season.

Justin Jefferson returned to the practice field for the Minnesota Vikings on Monday after nursing a left hamstring strain suffered early in training camp.