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Justin Jefferson continues to support J.J. McCarthy's development in offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:13 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Justin Jefferson continues to support J.J. McCarthy's development in offseason

Summary

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson plans to work with quarterback J.J. McCarthy during the offseason. This collaboration aims to build on the chemistry they developed, which Jefferson emphasized is crucial for their timing. Despite competition from Kyler Murray, Jefferson remains committed to McCarthy, who faced challenges in his rookie season due to injury and inconsistent performances. The support from Jefferson highlights McCarthy's potential to become a key player for the Vikings moving forward. As minicamp approaches, their continued partnership could impact McCarthy's development.

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•Justin Jefferson plans to train with J.J. McCarthy this summer.
•McCarthy had an injury-shortened rookie season and inconsistent play.
•Jefferson is committed to developing timing with McCarthy.
•The Vikings are considering quarterback competition with Kyler Murray.
•Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell aims to maximize McCarthy’s potential.

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12:13 AMYahoo Sports — JJ McCarthy still has key support from key Minnesota Vikings star

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For every young NFL quarterback, trust with a wide receiver works both ways. A quarterback must trust his receiver to make plays, and the receiver must trust the quarterback to deliver the ball. That relationship is critical for any young…
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