Van Jefferson: Earning Trust with Commanders

0:00It's March 18th, here's your NFL news in two minutes, subscribe to Stay Locked in All Season. Van Jefferson made a strong first impression at his welcome press conference with the Washington commanders on Tuesday. The wide receiver showed a grounded mindset, stressing that he has to earn his place on the team. No one hands out starting spots, and he's focused on proving himself right away. He described himself as a dependable option in the passing game, but no trust comes first. That means winning over the coaches, quarterback Jayden Daniels, and his new teammates through hard work and consistency. Jefferson plans to lean on his experience and take things step by step. Back in college, Jefferson starred in Florida's explosive 2019 offense under coach Dan Mullin. Quarterback Kyle Trask, through for nearly 3,000 yards, targeting Jefferson alongside future pros like Titan Kyle Pits and wide receiver. Freddie Swain. Jefferson entered the NFL when the Rams selected him 57th overall in the 2020 draft.

1:04Since then, he suited up for the Rams through 2023, the Falcons that same year, the Steelers in 2024, and most recently, the Titans. He's the son of longtime NFL receiver Sean Jefferson, who racked up 470 catches for over 7,000 yards across a solid career. Now Jefferson is eager to build rapport with Daniels through extra throwing sessions and open communication. This story is made possible by our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones built for comfort and sound. us oli soli pillow dot com made in AI.