Vikings Star Justin Jefferson Exits Bucs Game Early with Ankle Injury
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was ruled out of Sunday's season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after sustaining a left ankle injury in the first quarter.
Kevin Seifert Sep 27, 2026, 06:20 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50046851/vikings-rule-justin-jefferson-ankle-injury)._
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