The Minnesota Vikings are hosting the New England Patriots for joint practices Wednesday and Thursday at TCO Performance Center ahead of Saturday’s preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Justin Jefferson suffered a mild hamstring strain during a Vikings practice session back on July 25. He was re-evaluated a week later, and now he's been re-evaluated again this week.

Justin Jefferson appears to be on track to being ready for the Sept. 8 season opener at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, but until the Vikings provide an offiical ...