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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:50:15 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings re-signed CB A.J. Jefferson to his undisclosed restricted free-agent tender.
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:28:41 -0700
The Detroit Lions could get into the mix for Minnesota Vikings restricted free-agent CB A.J. Jefferson, who was low-tendered by the team and would not require any compensation if the Vikings decided not to match an offer sheet.
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:53:39 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings offered restricted free-agent CB A.J. Jefferson the lowest tender. Jefferson would receive a one-year deal worth $1.323 million if he signs the tender.
Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:51:23 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson was benched in the second half of the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 5, in favor of CB Josh Robinson.
Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:55:19 -0800
Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (shoulder), CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle), DE George Johnson (quadriceps), P Chris Kluwe (knee), T Phil Loadholt (knee), S Brian Robison (shoulder) and S Harrison Smith (knee) all fully practiced and are probable for the team's Wild Card game.
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:48:19 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (shoulder), DE George Johnson (quadriceps), CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle) and P Chris Kluwe (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 3.
Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:45:08 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (shoulder), DE George Johnson (quadriceps), CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle) and P Chris Kluwe (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:45:27 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle) left the Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers due to an ankle injury, but he was able to return.
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:10:39 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson (ankle), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (shin), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion), S Robert Blanton (neck) and P Chris Kluwe (groin, knee) are listed as probable for Week 15. Jefferson was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other players fully participated in practice.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:08:41 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion) has been cleared to return to practice this week, and he's expected to start in Week 15.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:18:38 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), OG Charlie Johnson (ankle) and OT Phil Loadholt (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:29:56 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CBs A.J. Jefferson (concussion) and Antoine Winfield (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:14:21 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion) may not recover from his concussion in time for the team's Week 15 game, meaning CB Marcus Sherels may be the primary replacement. CB Brandon Burton will see increased repetitions in practice this week, too.
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:07:46 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson handled kickoff returns in Week 14 instead of CB Marcus Sherels. Jefferson had a return for 20 yards but also fumbled.
Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:18:54 -0800
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Alan Williams said CB A.J. Jefferson has done enough to keep his starting job at cornerback. CB Josh Robinson will be limited to the nickel defense.
Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:00:31 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CBs Josh Robinson and A.J. Jefferson have been competing for the starting cornerback job opposite CB Antoine Winfield but head coach Leslie Frazier is not disclosing which one will start Week 9.
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:54:46 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson is expected to take over the nickel back job since CB Josh Robinson will be moving into the starting lineup.
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:50:35 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson, acquired from the Arizona Cardinals for a conditional draft pick before the regular season opener, is giving any information he knows about the Cardinals to the coaching staff in preparation for their Week 7 game. "We're tapping," his mind, head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday, Oct. 17. "Our offensive staff met with him on Monday, our special teams coach (Mike Priefer) met with him. We're definitely talking to him about their personnel and some of the things that he can provide information for us."
Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:45:24 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, SS Andrew Sendejo, LB Audie Cole, WR Jarius Wright, OG Mark Asper, WR Marko Mitchell, QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson inactive for Week 1.
Sat, 08 Sep 2012 09:51:04 -0700
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier indicated OT Mark Asper and CB A.J. Jefferson are not expected to play Week 1 because they have not been with the team long enough to learn the schemes. Both joined the team last weekend.
Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:28:23 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired CB A.J. Jefferson from the Arizona Cardinals, according to a league source. The deal is expected to include draft picks swapping hands.
Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:24:55 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have traded CB A.J. Jefferson to the Minnesota Vikings, according to a league source. The specific compensation is unknown; however, it does include draft picks.
Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:47:05 -0700
Arizona Cardinals CB A.J. Jefferson could be in jeopardy of being released as he appears to be the victim of a numbers game in the secondary.
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:46:38 -0700
Arizona Cardinals CBs Greg Toler, Michael Adams, A.J. Jefferson and Crezdon Butler may be competing for two roster spots if the team decides to keep 10 defensive backs on the final roster.
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:20:26 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have plenty of depth at the cornerback position, so it will be interesting to see who stays and who goes. CB Patrick Peterson is an unquestioned starter, but it is uncertain who will start opposite him. CB William Gay is considered a good fit to replace CB Richard Marshall (Dolphins) in the hybrid/cornerback role. That leaves CB Michael Adams, Jamell Fleming, A.J. Jefferson and Greg Toler to duke it out for a meaningful role.
Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:07:41 -0700
Arizona Cardinals CB Jamell Fleming drew the praise of head coach Ken Whisenhunt earlier this week after another impressive workout. "It seems like every day he's made a play on a ball out there, knocking it down or making an interception," Whisenhunt said. Fleming is competing for a starting job opposite CB Patrick Peterson, although it is believed CBs William Gay and Greg Toler have the upper hand in the battle. CB A.J. Jefferson is also in the mix.
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:32:09 -0700
Arizona Cardinals CBs William Gay, Greg Toler and A.J. Jefferson are expected to compete for the starting cornerback job opposite CB Patrick Peterson during training camp.
Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:39:57 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed exclusive rights free-agent WR Stephen Williams and CB A.J. Jefferson to one-year deals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:40:33 -0800
Arizona Cardinals CB A.J. Jefferson, who got off to a horrendous start this season, had a win-clinching interception late in the fourth quarter of the Week 10 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. "Yeah man, there is pressure on me, and getting that first pick, I feel like it's the start of something," Jefferson said.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:08:59 -0800
Arizona Cardinals TE Todd Heap (hamstring), CB A.J. Jefferson (foot), QB Kevin Kolb (toe), LB Paris Lenon (groin), FB Anthony Sherman (ankle) and RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (shoulder) are questionable for Week 10. Jefferson did not practice Friday, Nov. 11, and the rest were limited.
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:58:18 -0800
Arizona Cardinals TE Todd Heap (hamstring), CB A.J. Jefferson (foot), LB Paris Lenon (groin), RB Anthony Sherman (ankle) and RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 10.
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:18:58 -0700
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald told CBs A.J. Jefferson and Patrick Peterson to be careful when it comes to exchanging verbal blows with Baltimore Ravens WR Anquan Boldin, Fitzgerald's former teammate, in Week 8. "He said, 'Don't say anything back to him,'" Jefferson said. "He's like (Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith), that kind of stuff fires him up. So if he says something, don't say anything back to him, just laugh it off."
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:47:51 -0700
Arizona Cardinals CB Michael Adams (wrist), WR Early Doucet (hamstring), DB A.J. Jefferson (ankle), LB Joey Porter (knee) and C Lyle Sendlein (elbow) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 7, and are probable for Week 5.
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:21:31 -0700
Arizona Cardinals WR Early Doucet (hamstring), DB A.J. Jefferson (ankle), LB Joey Porter (knee), C Lyle Sendlein (elbow) and WR Chansi Stuckey (hamstring) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 6.
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:30:03 -0700
Arizona Cardinals WR Early Doucet (hamstring), TE Todd Heap (hamstring), C Lyle Sendlein (elbow), LB Joey Porter (knee) and CBs Michael Adams (wrist) and A.J. Jefferson (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:43:46 -0700
Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson has not yet cracked the starting lineup. CB A.J. Jefferson started opposite CB Greg Toler Friday, Aug. 19, in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:14:03 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, TE Ben Patrick, C Ben Claxton, QB Derek Anderson, LB Gerald Hayes, LB Joey Porter, RB LaRod Stephens-Howling, CB Marshay Green inactive for Week 17.
Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:13:31 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, C Ben Claxton, LB Curtis Gatewood, QB Derek Anderson, LB Gerald Hayes, LB Joey Porter, RB LaRod Stephens-Howling, CB Marshay Green inactive for Week 16.
Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:08:59 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, C Ben Claxton, QB Derek Anderson, DL Gabe Watson, LB Gerald Hayes, SS Hamza Abdullah, CB Marshay Green, WR Max Komar inactive for Week 15.
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:29:25 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, C Ben Claxton, QB Derek Anderson, DL Gabe Watson, LB Gerald Hayes, SS Hamza Abdullah, CB Marshay Green, WR Max Komar inactive for Week 14.
Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:17:44 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, C Ben Claxton, DL Gabe Watson, SS Hamza Abdullah, QB John Skelton, CB Marshay Green, WR Max Komar, LB Reggie Walker inactive for Week 13.
Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:12:02 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, RB Beanie Wells, C Ben Claxton, LB Cyril Obiozor, DL Darnell Dockett, SS Hamza Abdullah, QB John Skelton, WR Max Komar inactive for Week 10.
Sun, 07 Nov 2010 08:45:27 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, C Ben Claxton, LB Clark Haggans, DL Gabe Watson, QB John Skelton, SS Matt Ware, WR Max Komar, LB Reggie Walker inactive for Week 9.
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:23:14 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, C Ben Claxton, LB Clark Haggans, SS Hamza Abdullah, QB John Skelton, QB Max Hall, LB Reggie Walker inactive for Week 8.
Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:40:04 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals promoted CB A.J. Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:25:42 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals re-signed CB A.J. Jefferson to their practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:09:02 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed WR Onrea Jones and released CB A.J. Jefferson. The team also released RB Ian Johnson from their practice squad.
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:26:24 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, LB Alex Hall, C Ben Claxton, CB Brandon McDonald, WR Early Doucet, DL Gabe Watson, SS Hamza Abdullah, QB John Skelton inactive for Week 3.
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:57:19 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, RB Beanie Wells, C Ben Claxton, CB Brandon McDonald, WR Early Doucet, DL Gabe Watson, SS Hamza Abdullah, QB John Skelton inactive for Week 2.
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:17:12 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB A.J. Jefferson, WR Andre Roberts, RB Beanie Wells, C Ben Claxton, CB Brandon McDonald, LB Cyril Obiozor, DL Gabe Watson, QB John Skelton inactive for Week 1.
