Carter Bahns· Aug 25, 2026
A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group.
“Jones is in a battle to make the Vikings' roster and likely stands on the outside looking in.”
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- Roster Spot CallsJeshaun JonesMinnesota VikingsAug 25, 2026
Jeshaun Jones to make the roster
“Jones is in a battle to make the Vikings' roster and likely stands on the outside looking in. ... If the Vikings cut Jones by the Aug. 30 deadline, it will continue a trend.”
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