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Vikings’ Justin Jefferson confesses that having Kirk Cousins back is ‘a joy’
Justin Jefferson expressed immense joy at having Kirk Cousins back as his teammate on the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the 2026 NFL season. Jefferson stands out as one of the best receivers in the league, often helping Minnesota be in the mix for playoff contention. However, he has gone through frustrations with shaky quarterback play from JJ
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- Yahoo SportsVikings’ Justin Jefferson confesses that having Kirk Cousins back is ‘a joy’Justin Jefferson expressed immense joy at having Kirk Cousins back as his teammate on the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the 2026 NFL season. Jefferson stands out as one of the best receivers in the league, often helping Minnesota be in the mix for playoff contention. However, he has gone through frustrations with shaky quarterback play from JJ
- ESPNJefferson, Vikings see 'joy' in Cousins' first full day back with teamThe Minnesota Vikings reveled Thursday in quarterback Kirk Cousins' first full day back with the organization.
- ProFootballTalkKirk Cousins will wear No. 8 again for VikingsVikings fans won't need to buy new Kirk Cousins jerseys.
- CBS SportsHow Kirk Cousins rejoining Vikings affects Fantasy Football value of Justin Jefferson and companyCousins' return could reignite Minnesota's passing attack, with Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson poised to benefit