Justin Jefferson might be getting the itch to reunite with his former offensive coordinator.
The Minnesota Vikings star receiver Jefferson could potentially want to move on from the team and join the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a recent report by Raiders beat writer Hondo Carpenter. Additionally, Carpenter says that Jefferson may possibly be amicable to move to the Raiders due to the potential for a reunion with Klint Kubiak.
Jefferson, 27, just completed his sixth career season with Minnesota. He cannot become a free agent until after the 2028 season either as he signed a big $140 million contract extension with the team in 2024.
But concern is quickly building for the Vikings as a whole. Amid a nightmare quarterback situation last year, the team went 9-8 and missed the playoffs as Jefferson produced career-low marks with 1,048 receiving yards and a mere two touchdowns. Now Minnesota will be having a wide-open QB competition for next season between underwhelming incumbent JJ McCarthy and the newly-signed Kyler Murray.
As for the Raiders, they recently hired Kubiak as their head coach to replace the fired Pete Carroll. Kubiak coached Jefferson in Minnesota, including as the offensive coordinator during the 2021 season.
The former NFL Offensive Player of the Year Jefferson has been facing trade speculation for the last several months now, and some public signs of his frustration with the Vikings have already emerged. With Las Vegas still lacking a true WR1 for No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza to throw to, the fit there may make sense if both teams are willing to explore it.
