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The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that they’ve placed WR Jeshaun Jones on waivers. Jones served a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse policy to start the season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1

Suspension Over: How Jeshaun Jones's Return Could Impact Vikings' WR Plans in Week 4

Jeshaun Jones has served his three-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy and is able to return to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4, just in time for the game against the Miami Dolphins.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 27

Jeshaun Jones Suspension Opens the Door for Another Vikings WR to Extend His Stay

The 2026 NFL regular season is almost here, and the Vikings will be down a man when the action kicks off. On Tuesday, ESPN's Kevin Siefert on X reported that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones is suspended for the first three games of the 2026 NFL season due to violating the league's substance abuse policy.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / August 26

NFL Hands Vikings WR Strict Punishment Over Substance Abuse Policy Violation

When the Minnesota Vikings training camp opened, the pecking order at receiver already looked pretty clear. Jeshaun Jones simply wasn’t part of the plan, but that didn’t mean he was ready to back off.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25

Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones Suspended For 3 Games

Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / August 25

Minnesota Vikings Key Wide Receiver Suspended

As roster cuts approach for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season getting underway, the Minnesota Vikings seemed to have a really good wide receiver

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man roster decisions were made a little bit easier on Tuesday thanks to a tough decision from the NFL

The Minnesota Vikings will have an easier decision on Sunday when making final cuts thanks to a suspension. The Minnesota Vikings received some unfortunate news on Tuesday when wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was suspended three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25

Vikings’ 28-year-old wide receiver suspended 3 games for substance abuse violation

Jeshaun Jones of the Minnesota Vikings was just suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. It is unclear at this point what illegal substance that the receiver took, but he won’t be eligible for reinstatement until Monday, Sept.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones Suspended Three Games

Per ESPN’s Kevin Seifter, Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse policy. Jones, 26, was a three-year starter at Maryland who signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Vikings sign two more players to futures deals

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Vikings signed DT Jaylon Hutchings and LB Jacob Roberts to futures contracts on Wednesday. They join eight other players

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 24, 2025

Vikings Re-Signed WR Tim Jones To Practice Squad

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have re-signed WR Tim Jones to the practice squad. Minnesota’s practice squad now includes: CB Zemaiah Vaughn TE

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 27, 2025

Vikings Receiver Already Off the 53-Man Roster

The Minnesota Vikings finalized their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday and made the first change on Wednesday when Adam Thielen joined the squad after two years in Carolina.

Minnesota Vikings News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 11, 2025

Terps In the NFL: Jeshaun Jones is battling for a roster spot with the Minnesota Vikings

If there is one thing that the NFL Preseason does on a year-to-year basis, it's bring out competition among positions throughout the roster. There's no better time for former Maryland Terrapin wide receiver Jeshaun Jones to shine and solidify his spot in the Minnesota expansive receiver room.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 18, 2025

Vikings add depth at wide receiver, special teams with ex-Jaguar Tim Jones

The Vikings have agreed to terms with former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tim Jones, the team announced Tuesday. This is a depth addition that gives Minnesota a veteran player with some NFL experience on both offense and special teams.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17, 2025

Vikings Sign WR Jeshaun Jones To Futures Deal

The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday that they’ve signed WR Jeshaun Jones to a futures contract for the 2025 season. Here’s the updated list of futures

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29, 2024

Vikings Officially Sign QB Daniel Jones To PS, Make Three Other Moves

The Minnesota Vikings announced they officially signed QB Daniel Jones to their practice squad on Friday. Minnesota also signed OLB Gabriel Murphy to

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 12, 2024

Vikings rectify mistake by making move on the practice squad

The practice squad is a great place for National Football League teams to stash and develop players. It raises the standard of play throughout the league as teams can play players that were in the building the entire time when injuries occur instead of signing street free agents.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 11, 2024

Vikings replace Jaylin Williams on practice squad with Jeshaun Jones

The Vikings are bringing back intriguing wide receiver prospect Jeshaun Jones to their practice squad. They are releasing second-year cornerback Jaylin Williams from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 10, 2024

Questions Answered: Vikings-49ers Prediction, What to Do with New Cap Space, Jeshaun Jones

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the September 10th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 10, 2024

Vikings Re-Sign Promising Wide Receiver

The Minnesota Vikings stood on business in Week 1, defeating the hapless New York Giants 28-6 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, the purple team’s most resounding victory in five years.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10, 2024

Vikings Sign WR Jeshaun Jones To Practice Squad, Cut CB Jaylin Williams

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed WR Jeshaun Jones to the practice squad, releasing CB Jaylin Williams in a corresponding move. Minnesota’s

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 10, 2024

Well-Paid UDFA Receiver Looking to Fill Open Spot in Vikings’ WR Competition

Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Recently, Dustin Baker discussed a couple of the well-paid UDFA players in a piece for Vikings Territory. The talented edge rusher Gabriel Murphy gets a lot of the focus, but then the conversation shifts over to a more overlooked name: Jeshaun Jones.