The Minnesota Vikings kicked off phase one of their organized team activities on Monday morning. This doesn’t involve any practices and is completely voluntary. However, many players show up as they receive workout bonuses for attending.
Sometimes, players who are waiting on a new contract choose not to attend the voluntary practices. It’s their prerogative to do what they need to do to secure their next contract. Head coach Kevin O’Connell spoke to the media on Monday and was asked about wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s involvement in OTAs.
Justin Jefferson not here at voluntary workouts
KOC on whether Jefferson will participate in offseason activities: “my hope is that we can get him around the team… want him here as much as we can have him”
— Matthew Coller (@MatthewColler) April 15, 2024
Is this a big deal for the Vikings? Perhaps, but it likely isn’t. Jefferson chose not to attend voluntary workouts but was there for all mandatory minicamps and training camp despite wanting a new contract. If that changes, it could end up becoming a big deal but for now, don’t worry Vikings fans. It’s likely going to be okay.
