Justin Jefferson Transported to Hospital After Hit Caused Chest Injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson returned to the football field for the first time in two months on Sunday vs the Las Vegas Raiders and he left the stadium in an ambulance during the 1st half, en route to a local hospital with an undisclosed chest injury.

Justin Jefferson taken to hospital out of precaution

Justin Jefferson has been taken to the hospital as a precaution. He's out for the game.

— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) December 10, 2023

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Unlike how the news was reported on the FOX TV broadcast, it was made clear in the Allegiant Stadium press box that JJ’s trip to the hospital is precautionary, in nature.

You can tell by the five consecutive tweets from media members who are in Vegas that all read pretty much the exact same way as Goessling’s above. You can never be too save with a chest injury. Let’s hope that means Jefferson’s health is not in danger.

As far as his 2023 football future, it still can’t be good. Here’s the high throw and hit that landed JJ in a local hospital. Earlier this week, we asked if the Vikings were making a mistake starting Josh Dobbs. Win or lose this evening, we have the answer to that question.

This is exactly the type of pass that Tom Brady was talking about when he was addressing how very few quarterbacks today have accountability to keep their receivers safe.

I never want to see Justin Jefferson take a snap with Josh Dobbs again. pic.twitter.com/p1xQQVHFOY

— Dominique Clare (@DomClare) December 10, 2023