Justin Jefferson of Minnesota Vikings looking on.
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Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson was spotted in the area of an interesting AFC team’s training facility as trade rumors continue to ramp up.According to New York Mets and New York Yankees Sports Illustrated reporter Pat Ragazzo,

Justin Jefferson was recently seen in Florham Park, New Jersey. This is noteworthy because this happens to be the location of the New York Jets’ training facility:“Sources: Star WR Justin Jefferson was spotted in Florham Park, NJ, over the weekend, which

is where the Jets facility is located. Jefferson is looking for a new contract with the Vikings. It’s possible MIN could trade him if they can’t come to terms on a new deal (opinion).”The details behind Jefferson’s visit to Florham Park are unclear, so it’s natural to wonder if the Jets are working behind the scenes on a deal for the league’s best wide receiver. Plus, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported today that Jefferson wasn’t at Minnesota’s training facility for the beginning OTAs.

Jefferson is entering the final season of his rookie contract, and he’s widely expected to sign the richest WR contract in NFL history. Over his first four years, the 24-year-old has racked up 392 receptions for 5,899 yards and five touchdowns.

 

The 2020 first-round pick led the NFL in both receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809) during the 2022 season. Despite missing seven games last year, Justin Jefferson still caught 68 passes for 1,074 yards and five touchdowns.

Trading Justin Jefferson Would Signal A Vikings Rebuild

The Minnesota Vikings underwent a drastic retool this offseason, parting ways with four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. A month after Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, Minnesota used the No. 10 pick in this year’s draft on Michigan signal-caller JJ McCarthy.

If Minnesota were to trade Jefferson, they would most certainly do so with the intention of rebuilding. He would easily bring them pack at least two first-round picks in a potential trade, and it would open up the opportunity for 2023 first-rounder Jordan Addison to step in as the new WR1.

It still feels unlikely that Minnesota will actually trade their franchise player. Then again, Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams and Odell Beckham Jr. (with the New York Giants) were all regarded as untouchables.

NFL Fans All Noticed The Same Thing After Finding Out That Aaron Rodgers & The Jets Will Be Playing On Monday Night Football In Week 1

Aaron Rodgers in Jets hoodie

Aaron Rodgers (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Aaron Rodgers is experiencing Deja vu, but this time, he is hoping that things play out much differently.It’s clear that the New York Jets had a difficult 2023 season due to injuries to every member of the club and Aaron Rodgers. They do, however, anticipate returning to the title conversation in 2024. Having a quarterback who has been named MVP four times will do that for your club.

The New York Jets will visit the San Francisco 49ers to take on the reigning NFC champions on September 9 on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” marking the start of Aaron Rodgers’ return season in prime time, it was revealed Tuesday morning.

This will be the second straight season that Rodgers will return to the Monday night opener, and things are not looking good for him.

It was later pointed out that Leonard Floyd, the player who sacked him, resulting in his torn Achilles in 2023, is now playing for the 49ers.

The game will air on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes.

The seasons that the two clubs experienced last year could not have been more dissimilar; following Rodgers’ signing in the 2023 offseason, which created a lot of buzz, the 40-year-old great suffered an Achilles injury on the fourth play of the season. The Jets persevered and managed to conclude the season with a commendable 7–10 record.

The Niners, on the other hand, advanced to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas by narrowly defeating the Packers and Lions after winning the NFC West. They ultimately suffered an overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Aaron Rodgers Thought The 49ers Would Draft Him

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Rodgers knows the dark side of the NFL Draft better than anyone else. Fans love the draft for its drama and inspirational stories, believing their favorite team will instantly improve thanks to a few superb draft picks.

In 2005, Rodgers was a strong-armed quarterback prospect out of California. Before the draft, Rodgers was confident that the team would draft him. He supported and grew up near the San Francisco 49ers, who possessed the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

The team took Alex Smith instead.