The Minnesota Vikings are getting ready to kick the tires on the J.J. McCarthy era, and he already got back on the field in the preseason opener. According to a report by Vikings insider Ben Goessling,

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, the Vikings head coach provided an update saying Justin Jefferson is progressing in his recovery. He added he will be reassessed next week, then they’ll hope to start working him back up in terms of reps to get ready for the regular season.