A Young Vikings Receiver is Putting the Front Office in a Tricky Position
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A Young Vikings Receiver is Putting the Front Office in a Tricky Position
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison stands on the field before a matchup against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Addison continued building momentum during his rookie campaign as Minnesota prepared for the road contest on Nov. 5, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, with the young receiver emerging as an important offensive contributor. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images.
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Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones has been noticeable out there. That's a good development for the player and it may put the front office into a tricky spot. His growth creates an even larger logjam at receiver.
The top options at receiver are Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, both of whom have missed time in 2026 due to injury. None of the options for the WR3 job —Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, and Myles Price — have completely solidified the job. So, too, is there Odell Beckham Jr. to consider. Could Jones still find a way onto the 53-man roster?
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3rd-Year Vikings Receiver is Noticeable Out There
Jeshaun Jones has had to work through some early turbulence in his third season. Due toviolating the league's substance abuse policy, Jones got suspended from Week 1 through to Week 3.
In Week 4, Jones got worked into the mix but as a member of the 53-man roster. Afterwards, Minnesotamoved on, cutting him from the roster before re-welcoming him into the team's orbit, albeit on the practice squad. But then they bumped him up in Week 5, a decision that ended up being wise.
Tennessee Titans safety Mike Brown (44) stops Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (82) during the second quarter of an NFL pre-season game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.
Do the tally from those plays and it's a long catch — 32 yards — alongside a fumble recovery in kickoff coverage. Not too bad for a depth receiver who was scraping and clawing for a roster spot in August. Better yet, Jones has had some good special teams reps more broadly, looking physical and fast out there. He has snagged a tackle and looks like a decent option to work as a gunner.
Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (82) runs a reception back for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Jones looks like a sneaky candidate to become a WR5 with some upside. Opting for that approach would likely involve moving on from Tai Felton, somebody who has struggled to distinguish himself in his year and change in Minnesota. Myles Price could then get slid into the WR4 job while continuing to be an absolute monster of a returner.
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Jeshaun Jonesis 26. The young Vikings receiver will look to continue fending off the competition in search of a large portion of the playing time pie.
