Justin Jefferson left practice Thursday with a left hamstring strain, but the injury may not be anything to worry about. An MRI revealed a “mild strain” in the Vikings’ star wide receiver’s left hamstring after he removed himself from training camp and is expected to be re-evaluated next week, according to ESPN.

Jefferson was never going to throw his young teammate under the bus, but you could tell by this monologue the respect he has for McCarthy and the belief he has in him as a leader and a passer.

As McCarthy assumes the role as the leader of the Vikings offense, All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson is keeping expectations realistic for the second-year quarterback.