The person confirmed the decision to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Vikings had not finalized the move.
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, speaking to reporters on Monday, made it clear the team would be extra cautious with their most important and extremely competitive player.
The Vikings could hardly have had a worse setback after losing four of their first five games, all by eight points or fewer.
Their entire offense is built around Jefferson, who has set all kinds of all-time records just five games into his fourth NFL season.
He has 36 catches for 571 yards and three touchdowns and never has missed a game in his career until now.
Persons:
Justin Jefferson, Jefferson, Kevin O'Connell, “ We’re, ” O’Connell, Kirk Cousins, Jordan Addison, Osborn, Brandon Powell, Addison, ___
Organizations:
Minnesota Vikings, Associated Press, Vikings, U.S . Bank, Chiefs, NFL, Chicago
Locations:
MINNEAPOLIS, Kansas City, Jefferson, Minnesota