BREAKING: Minnesota Vikings Sign Offensive Weapon 1 Day Before Green Bay Packers Game

The Minnesota Vikings signed an offensive weapon a day before they’re set to play the Green Bay Packers in Week 8. The Vikings have a couple of wide receivers battling injuries this week.

Justin Jefferson, the top offensive player for the Vikings, was put on injured reserve a few weeks ago and is not allowed to play this week against the Packers. Due to a hamstring ailment, Jalen Nailor was listed on Friday’s injury report as questionable to play against the Packers. Prior to Sunday’s game, the Vikings needed to add more depth at wide out.

The Minnesota Vikings sign a wide receiver

According to Aaron Wilson with KPRC, the Vikings signed wide receiver Trishton Jackson to the 53-man roster from their practice squad.

The Los Angeles Rams initially signed Jackson as a UDFA in 2020. He’s been with the Vikings since the 2021 season. Jackson caught one pass for seven yards in the Vikings win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7. Those are his only stats on the season.

The Packers’ serious secondary problems and the Vikings’ wide receiver depth worries could make for an intriguing clash. Earlier in the week, the Packers placed Darnell Savage and Eric Stokes on injured reserve. Due to a back issue, star cornerback Jaire Alexander is doubtful to play against the Vikings on Sunday.