Confirmed: Justin Jefferson is a No-Show at First Vikings Offseason Workout

Jefferson didn’t show for offseason activities last offseason, either, as he waited for the same contract extension one year ago. Back then, his contract situation was far less tense and unforgiving than it is this offseason. Forget offseason activities, I’m questioning if JJ will show up at all…. like, ever agin, until he gets a new deal.

Albert Breer (MMQB) mentioned early on Monday that Justin Jefferson was unlikely to participate in the voluntary workouts today. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed during his early afternoon press conference that JJ, in fact, was not present at TCO Performance Center today.

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson skipped last year’s offseason program, so it’s hard to imagine he’ll be there this year without an extension.

Albert Breer – MMQB (SI)

Call it bad timing, or whatever, but around the same time that Breer’s latest report dropped, the Philadelphia Eagles announced a new contract for wide receiver DeVonte Smith that includes over $50 million guaranteed.

Without a doubt, the talks that take place post-draft have to end in a contract extension or all those Justin Jefferson trade rumors that none of us believe… are going to suddenly feel far more believable.

But again, assuming the Vikings do draft their QB of the future in 10 days, do they really want that rookie to not have JJ at his disposal? That wouldn’t make much sense… but, everyone has their number.