Justin Jefferson aims to restore elite status as Vikings name Kyler Murray starter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Justin Jefferson expressed his determination to regain his elite status in the NFL after a disappointing 2025 season. The wide receiver recorded 1,048 receiving yards with only two touchdowns last year, a clear decline from his prior performances. Following a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens, Jefferson stated he is confident in turning perceptions around this coming season. The Minnesota Vikings have appointed Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback for 2026, ending a competition that involved J.J. McCarthy. The change in quarterback could greatly impact Jefferson’s performance moving forward, as early practices indicate positive connections between Murray and Jefferson.
- •Jefferson had 84 receptions and 1,048 receiving yards in 2025.
- •Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a one-year deal in March 2026.
- •Murray's appointment follows inconsistent quarterback play in recent seasons.
- •Jefferson aims to improve his production after a down year.
- •Early practices showed promising connections between Murray and Jefferson.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Jefferson Vows to Reclaim Elite Status in 2026 as Vikings Hand Keys to Kyler Murray
"Justin Jefferson has reached 1,000 receiving yards for the sixth consecutive season in 2025, but the season has been a disappointing one for the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver. The performance drop didn’t do justice to his name and he is aware of how his recent rating as a wide receiver. After a joint practice session […] The post Justin Jefferson Vows to Reclaim Elite Status in 2026 as Vikings Hand Keys to Kyler Murray appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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