Vikings, Jefferson believe star WR still on verge of takeoff
2 years, 4 months ago

Vikings, Jefferson believe star WR still on verge of takeoff

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — There’s a long list of standout NFL wide receivers who have found their footing in Year 3, when that learning curve for complex playbooks, quarterback chemistry and super-skilled cornerbacks starts to flatten and the breakthrough on the field begins. If Justin Jefferson has yet to hit his stride, well, that’s a daunting thought for the defensive backs around the league asked to cover him in 2022 when they face the Minnesota Vikings. There’s always stuff I need to touch upon, some weaknesses I feel that I still have.” Jefferson has gone on the record during the offseason stating his confidence in being able to be the first 2,000-yard receiver. “I’m really just trying to get that goal of being the best receiver.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’re all ready to change things around, get back to that old Vikings team that they used to be,” Jefferson said.

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Jefferson keeps seeing double as Vikings aim to stay focused on overall offensive production
1 month ago

Jefferson keeps seeing double as Vikings aim to stay focused on overall offensive production

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson might be weary of all the safeties shadowing his every route, determined not to let the Minnesota Vikings go deep, but he’s hardly angry. “We see that every week: Teams just have different tendencies on film, and then when we go out on the field they play us totally different,” Jefferson said, later adding: “I …

Vikings clear Jefferson to play but rule out Addison, Pace and Turner against Texans
3 months ago

Vikings clear Jefferson to play but rule out Addison, Pace and Turner against Texans

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson maintained confidence he would play this week despite the bruised quadriceps that forced him out of the last game. He got great work in today, and I think he feels ready to roll,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said. Jefferson practiced on a limited basis as a precaution on Wednesday and Thursday, when the 2022 AP …

Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The wide receiver position in the NFL has been home over the years to some of the most dynamic yet moody superstars in the sport. “He’s a culture-changer.” That reputation was cemented last year after Jefferson suffered a hamstring strain that ultimately kept him out for seven games. “The way he handled it and the work he …

Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says
7 months ago

Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have one major piece of roster management remaining on their agenda before the regular season: signing superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a contract extension. Without a new deal in place, Jefferson was absent on Monday when the Vikings held their first of 10 allowable organized team activities, according to a person with knowledge of …

Vikings GM on trading Justin Jefferson: ‘Not something that has ever crossed my mind’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings GM on trading Justin Jefferson: ‘Not something that has ever crossed my mind’

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — He’s usually reserved. On the topic of Jefferson, Adofo-Mensah showed vulnerability, admitting that the preferences of a player of Jefferson’s caliber supersede variables like average annual value, guarantees or contract length. “ in how we’re building this going forward to set us up in a sustained window to win for a long time,” Adofo-Mensah said. “We’ve got to …

Justin Jefferson could play for the Vikings this week after a chest injury from a hard hit
1 year ago

Justin Jefferson could play for the Vikings this week after a chest injury from a hard hit

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson avoided internal injury from the airborne hit he took while catching a pass that cut short his return to action and has a “good chance” to play this week, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. After missing seven games with a hamstring strain, Jefferson was sidelined again Sunday at Las Vegas when …

Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he’s taken to hospital with chest injury
1 year ago

Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he’s taken to hospital with chest injury

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest during Minnesota’s 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but he returned to Allegiant Stadium and then flew home with the team. “Feel pretty encouraged about the early news on Justin,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “From what I’ve been …

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will return after 7-game absence for hamstring injury
1 year ago

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will return after 7-game absence for hamstring injury

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday, cleared to return to action after missing two months with a hamstring injury. Minnesota began its bye week after a 12-10 loss to Chicago on Monday, but Jefferson will be back on the field when the Vikings play at Las Vegas on Dec. 10. …

Vikings opt for caution and keep Jefferson out again in ugly 12-10 loss to Bears
1 year ago

Vikings opt for caution and keep Jefferson out again in ugly 12-10 loss to Bears

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings took the cautious route by ruling All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson out ahead of the game, his seventh straight game on the sideline with a strained hamstring. Joshua Dobbs threw four interceptions as the Vikings had just 242 total yards in a 12-10 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night. “Getting him back, any …

Vikings begin transition of bringing Jefferson back; he’ll wait to play until he’s fully healed
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings begin transition of bringing Jefferson back; he’ll wait to play until he’s fully healed

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson has resumed practicing with the Minnesota Vikings this week, a significant step toward his return to the field from a hamstring strain that caused the first absence of his stellar career. I’m always going to want to play football, whether we didn’t win a game or if we had won every single game,” Jefferson said …

Vikings designate star wide receiver Justin Jefferson for return from injured reserve
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings designate star wide receiver Justin Jefferson for return from injured reserve

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings designated wide receiver Justin Jefferson for return from injured reserve Wednesday, bringing the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year back to practice with three weeks to assess the readiness of his strained right hamstring for game action. But we’re going to take it a day at a time and ultimately do what’s best …

No Jefferson means Vikings might have to win ugly. That’s just what they did in his 1st absence
1 year, 2 months ago

No Jefferson means Vikings might have to win ugly. That’s just what they did in his 1st absence

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The first game for the Minnesota Vikings without Justin Jefferson was a slog, a glaring reminder of how vital the superstar wide receiver is for their ability to score. “Our offense will be hungry to go back to work and make sure we rectify some of those things, because honestly the way Kirk was throwing it today, I …

Vikings place Justin Jefferson on injured reserve: Who steps up, how this impacts Minnesota
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings place Justin Jefferson on injured reserve: Who steps up, how this impacts Minnesota

New York Times  

By Alec Lewis, Jake Ciely and Dianna Russini The Minnesota Vikings placed wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve Wednesday because of his hamstring injury, the team announced. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday that the team, which dropped to 1-4, is “going to do what’s best for Justin and make sure we give him the treatment and plan that is …

How the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is on pace to do what no receiver has ever done
1 year, 2 months ago

How the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is on pace to do what no receiver has ever done

New York Times  

These days, it’s easy to be numb to Justin Jefferson’s greatness. “You know, if you work at it,” Sullivan told him that day, “you’ve got a chance to be a really good player.” The encouragement forged a connection that developed throughout Jefferson’s time at LSU. “He brought me up for four days,” Sullivan said, “and we went to work.” Jefferson’s …

Vikings’ Jefferson says he’s unconcerned by tabled contract extension. Says opening loss hurts more
1 year, 3 months ago

Vikings’ Jefferson says he’s unconcerned by tabled contract extension. Says opening loss hurts more

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson didn’t sound stressed at all by the fact he and the Minnesota Vikings failed to agree on a contract extension before the regular season began, likely tabling negotiations until next spring. “I’ve done something that no one has ever done in the history of the game, so my situation is a little bit different than everyone …

Vikings star Justin Jefferson plays his contract situation cool and welcomes the pressure
1 year, 4 months ago

Vikings star Justin Jefferson plays his contract situation cool and welcomes the pressure

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson walked off the Minnesota Vikings practice field once the first session of training camp was finished, looking as fit and lean as ever with his easy, wide smile framing his designer sunglasses. The contract is going to play itself out, and I’m just out here to play football.” The relentless drive and gregarious presence of …

Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The end hit harder for the Minnesota Vikings than usual, a season of exhilarating finishes and exceeded expectations smudged by this quick exit from the playoffs. “That’s hard to accept, especially with how many great players are in there.” There’s always year-to-year turnover in the NFL, but general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and his staff will face an …

Vikings’ Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up
2 years ago

Vikings’ Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — For all the superb skills Justin Jefferson has as the leading receiver in the NFL, from route-running savvy to quick-twitch elusiveness to vertical jump to just pure speed, his ability to simply hang onto the ball for the Minnesota Vikings might be his best attribute of all. “They’re just difficult to hear footsteps and not shrink back, …

Jefferson soaring for Vikings with Cowboys set to visit
2 years, 1 month ago

Jefferson soaring for Vikings with Cowboys set to visit

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Without even a split-second of hesitation, Kirk Cousins can hone in on the exact moment when he knew the Minnesota Vikings had their latest game-changing wide receiver in Justin Jefferson. “Hopefully my name can get in there a couple years later,” Jefferson said, recounting the numerous conversations with relatives, friends, teammates, coaches and others he’s had about the …

In-motion Jefferson keeps Vikings moving in new offense
2 years, 3 months ago

In-motion Jefferson keeps Vikings moving in new offense

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson has proven to be one of the most difficult receivers in the NFL to cover, starting his third season seemingly with the potential to dominate the game for the next decade. “That’s how we kind of get away from the man to man, and if they do play man to man, we’ve got something for …

Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O’Connell’s 1st win
2 years, 3 months ago

Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O’Connell’s 1st win

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Having boldly stated before the season his goal to be the best receiver in the league, Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson can already stake a claim to this subjective yet coveted status. Jefferson smashed rival Green Bay for 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a record-setting first half, giving new Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a 23-7 win in his …

Vikings leaning hard on Jefferson in quest to save season
3 years ago

Vikings leaning hard on Jefferson in quest to save season

Associated Press  

After Adam Thielen was injured on Minnesota’s sixth offensive play Sunday, Kirk Cousins naturally focused on his other standout receiver, Justin Jefferson. “As long as we don’t get the ‘W,’ it doesn’t matter what type of game I have,” Jefferson said. If we don’t come out with the ‘W,’ it’s pointless.” The career day gave Jefferson 2,609 receiving yards through …

Jefferson gives Vikings go-to target, and big-game mentality
3 years, 1 month ago

Jefferson gives Vikings go-to target, and big-game mentality

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson strutted onto the field for pregame warmups wearing a black-and-purple T-shirt bearing the likeness of his Hall of Fame predecessor Randy Moss. Hopefully he can continue to do that.” In the five games the Vikings have won, Jefferson has been targeted 54 times by Kirk Cousins and totaled 634 receiving yards. “He’s always got a smile …

Jefferson revs up Vikings offense after pair of quiet games
3 years, 1 month ago

Jefferson revs up Vikings offense after pair of quiet games

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The lack of involvement for Justin Jefferson was so glaring in Minnesota’s two recent losses that coach Mike Zimmer made a point to pull him aside last week and assure him the ball was coming his way. Jefferson’s nickname is “Jet.” Just 25 games into his NFL career, it’s clear nobody can rev up the Vikings offense …

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