49ers expressed interest in Vikings’ Justin Jefferson amid Brandon Aiyuk saga
With uncertainty surrounding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, the 49ers have reportedly considered several players as potential replacements for Aiyuk. Before San Francisco ended a contract stalemate with Aiyuk, 26, and signed the player to a four-year, $120 million extension that included $76 million guaranteed, the 49ers inquired about both the Vikings' Justin Jefferson […]
Justin Jefferson not worried about Sam Darnold after J.J. McCarthy injury
Justin Jefferson believes in Sam Darnold. Darnold will be the Vikings’ starter for the time being after first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus. Jefferson, who played with several quarterbacks last season after Kirk Cousins was sidelined with a torn Achilles, sounded optimistic about his connection […]
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has lighthearted exchange with mic’d-up Justin Jefferson during preseason game
The atmosphere at NFL preseason games tends to be more relaxed than what star players and coaches typically experience during the regular season. But it’s become relatively commonplace around the league for players to be microphoned during games, and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was quick to notice that Justin Jefferson was wearing a […]
Cautious Justin Jefferson ‘so scared’ about injuring hamstring again
Justin Jefferson’s job No. 1 is to be on the field, and both he and the Vikings take that very seriously. Jefferson, 25, missed seven games last season with a torn right hamstring and missed Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring in mind, which was intentionally done to coincide with Minnesota’s scheduled day off on Thursday. […]