Vikings Activate Justin Jefferson, Waive N'Keal Harry

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Tuesday announced they have activated Justin Jefferson to their 53-man roster, completing his return from Injured Reserve.

To make room for Jefferson, Minnesota (6-6) waived receiver N'Keal Harry.

Additionally, the Vikings released quarterback Sean Mannion from their practice squad.

Jefferson has missed seven games while rehabbing a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Chiefs.

"It's definitely frustrating," Jefferson said last week. "It's tough to be patient and try and make sure an injury heals properly, it's definitely not something that I want to do, but it just comes with the game, trying to be healthy, trying to be 100 percent and just [taking] the safe route."

Minnesota opted not to activate the dynamic receiver back for its game against the Bears Monday in order to take advantage of this week's bye and give the hamstring that much more time for Jefferson.

"Justin was close to having a chance to going last night, but the best thing for him and for our team moving forward was to get through the bye and ultimately have him at 100 percent coming out of the bye as we take on the Raiders on the road," Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday.