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Justin Jefferson Reports to Vikings' Mandatory Minicamp

Jefferson is on the field at TCO Performance Center for the first time this offseason.
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Justin Jefferson Reports to Vikings' Mandatory Minicamp
Justin Jefferson Reports to Vikings' Mandatory Minicamp

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Justin Jefferson has arrived.

Despite not having signed a contract extension yet, the Vikings' superstar wide receiver reported to the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, marking his first appearance on the practice field at TCO Performance Center this offseason. We'll have to wait and see exactly how much he participates over the course of two days of minicamp on Tuesday and Wednesday, but either way, he'll avoid the fines that Danielle Hunter will be receiving for not showing up.

Just like that, Vikings fans everywhere can exhale a bit.

Jefferson had not been present at any of the Vikings' OTAs over the last month or so, which led to speculation that he was waiting for a contract extension before showing up. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said after one practice that he hoped to see Jefferson as soon as he decided to come back to Minnesota and be with the team.

Now he's here, despite not yet signing an extension. To be clear, the Vikings don't have to sign Jefferson to a massive new contract this offseason, as he still has one year left on his rookie deal and then the fifth-year option in 2024. But the price only figures to go up, so it would seem like something the Vikings may want to get out of the way as soon as possible.

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WILL RAGATZ

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

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