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NFL rumors: Raiders insider floats Justin Jefferson trade idea if Vikings situation goes south
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There's no doubt why the Las Vegas Raiders would be interested in Justin Jefferson . He's still among the NFL's best receivers . And a Raiders insider floated a trade idea if Jefferson's situation with the Vikings goes south.
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The draw is the new Raiders head coach, Klint Kubiak, according to the Las Vegas Raiders Insider podcast via raidersbeat.com.
"I think you wait and let that Justin Jefferson thing pan out a little bit," Sports Illustrated insider Hondo Carpenter said. "Nothing's imminent. I'm not saying anything is imminent. I just know that there's a potential that he may want to move on, and he had his best play with Klint [Kubiak]. I think and may have reason to believe that he would be amicable if he were to be moved to be reunited … with Klint Kubiak."
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Would WR Justin Jefferson force the Vikings' hand?
It all hinges on the 2026 season. Jefferson may be growing weary of the Vikings' quarterback troubles. However, the caveat is that Kyler Murray could change that picture in 2026.
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Murray should win the starting job over JJ McCarthy. If he doesn't, there's plenty of reason to believe Jefferson could want out of Minnesota .
Jefferson struggled to just 84 catches for 1,048 yards in 2025. And he only scored two touchdowns. That's a massive waste of talent by the Vikings' offense. But NFL people haven't soured on Jefferson's talent. His 8,480 receiving yards are the most for any player in his first six seasons in NFL history.
And Jefferson ranked No. 2 on ESPN's list, compiled from the opinions of executives, coaches, and scouts.
"I go by who I'd want on my team in a game or a season, and I still think he's super talented," an AFC executive said. "He's a proven commodity that can do everything you need and can adapt to any defensive look."
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Jefferson still compares favorably with No. 1-ranked Ja'Marr Chase.
"Chase vs. Jefferson is still kind of like Bijan [Robinson] and [Jahmyr] Gibbs at running back — almost like 1 and 1A," an NFC executive said. "Maybe a little more big-play ability with Jefferson. Would be fun to see him with a QB like Burrow."
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