Vikings WR Justin Jefferson absent from OTAs amid contract extension talks

Tyler Forness

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The Minnesota Vikings will once again be without wide receiver Justin Jefferson for OTAs as he was not at the first day of phase three.

This was to be expected for the Vikings as Jefferson didn't appear during the first two phases of OTAs as the team continues to discuss a contract extension with the superstar wide receiver. It's relatively normal for a star player who wants a new contract to skip voluntary workouts and Jefferson continues that trend.

This also isn't the first time it happened with Jefferson. He missed OTAs last season as well but was there for all mandatory practices with minicamp and training camp. Jefferson said that he spent that time in Miami working out and doing work for his promotional partners last year.

Should Vikings fans be concerned? Not at all. If he doesn't show up for mandatory minicamp, then it's fair to be concerned.

Tyler Forness

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Tyler Forness was previously the managing editor of USA Today's Vikings Wire. His work has been featured on Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Voices of Wrestling, SB Nation, and NBC Sports Edge among others. He is an avid wrestling fan, craft beer connoisseur, and loves the run-n-shoot offense. You can find him on Twitter/X @TheRealForno.