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Justin Jefferson Trade Rumors: Things Heat Up After Minnesota Vikings’ Loss vs. Los Angeles Chargers
The Vikings still have Jefferson locked up through 2028, but contracts don’t mean much if a player wants out. Minnesota already lost Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones in free agency, both of whom are thriving elsewhere. Now rookie J.J. McCarthy could be the next hope. Reports suggest he might start next Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
J.J. McCarthy is in position to return as the Minnesota Vikings’ starter next week in Detroit against the Lions. McCarthy has missed five games with a high ankle sprain. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday morning that he “feels positive” about where McCarthy is from a health standpoint.
The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy this season, after his rookie year was lost to injury, with the belief they could insulate him from some of the natural struggles of inexperience by surrounding him with a stacked veteran team and a savvy coaching staff.
The Vikings opened Week 8 of the NFL season with an embarrassing blowout loss to the Chargers on national television. The loss drops them to 3-4 with the trade
Wentz, who sported a large brace on his left shoulder, took five sacks and several more hits and was seen wincing throughout the night. Wentz, filling in for J.J. McCarthy (ankle), finished 15 for 27 for 144 yards. The Vikings managed just 34 rushing yards compared to the Chargers' 207. Minnesota has lost three of four.
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 on Thursday night, led by Justin Herbert’s 3 TDs. Colin Cowherd discusses how the two teams are similar and different, and if the Vikings should be concerned with their QB situation.
The New York Jets were aggressive in picking up an additional linebacker that the Minnesota Vikings initially drafted.
One of the Vikings' five selections in this year's NFL draft is already off of the roster, just six months after landing with Minnesota in April. Former Penn State linebacker Kobe King, who the Vikings took in the sixth round,
A cross-conference battle kicks off NFL Week 8 as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings on 'Thursday Night Football' at 8:15 p.m. ET. NFL player props figure to center on the passing games,
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