The Vikings still have Jefferson locked up through 2028, but contracts don’t mean much if a player wants out. Minnesota already lost Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones in free agency, both of whom are thriving elsewhere. Now rookie J.J. McCarthy could be the next hope. Reports suggest he might start next Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

That bright spot came when Just Jefferson added another record to his growing collection when he became the youngest player in NFL history at 26 years and 129 days to amass 8,000 career receiving yards.

A 15-yard catch late in the second quarter on Thursday night put Justin Jefferson over the 8,000-yard receiving mark for his career, making him the youngest player in NFL history to breach the benchmark.

The Minnesota Vikings get good injury news on starting offensive lineman Christian Darrisaw hours before their Week 9 game.

Tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and L.A. Chargers could dictate the rest of the season for both franchises.