Justin Jefferson hurt AGAIN after making return from hamstring injury that costed him seven games, as Vikings star receiver 'heads to hospital' with chest injury

Justin Jefferson has gotten hurt again after making his return from a lengthy injury layoff.

The Vikings receiver missed seven games with a hamstring injury before taking the field vs. the Raiders on Sunday.

But he was sent to the locker room when he took a huge hit from Las Vegas' Marcus Epps following a catch.

The ball was thrown high over the middle of the field, with Jefferson stretching to haul the ball in.  

Jefferson was ultimately ruled out with a chest injury.

Justin Jefferson was hurt on a massive hit from Las Vegas ' Marcus Epps following a catch

And according to the Fox broadcast of the game, Jefferson is being transported to a local hospital in Las Vegas.

The receiver hurt his hamstring in a Week 5 loss to the Chiefs in October. 

He had two catches for 27 yards before his exit.

Jefferson is regarded by many as the game's best receiver, and led the league in receiving yards last season with 1,809.

He is a three-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro.