Justin Jefferson: McCarthy has to step it up a bit with Kyler in QB room (0:27) Justin Jefferson explains why it's good that J.J. McCarthy has to feel the pressure with Kyler Murray in the Vikings' quarterback room. (0:27) Kevin Seifert Apr 20, 2026, 03:25 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. EAGAN, Minn. -- As the Minnesota Vikings navigate a likely quarterback change this offseason, receiver Justin Jefferson has found himself squarely in the middle. On the one hand, Jefferson has worked extensively this offseason with 2025 starter J.J. McCarthy in an effort to elevate McCarthy after a rocky debut season.…