Jefferson: I have no worries about Darnold

Justin Jefferson has full confidence in the Minnesota Vikings entering the 2024 season with Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback.

Darnold was cemented as the Vikings' starter following the loss of rookie passer J.J. McCarthy to a season-ending meniscus injury.

"It's going very well," Jefferson said about his chemistry with Darnold to CBS Sports' Evan Washburn.

He added: "I definitely feel confident in going into Week One with Sam as our quarterback. I feel like he's been making plays throughout training camp. I don't have any worry in my mind at all.”

A former No. 3 overall pick in 2018, the Vikings are Darnold's third different team in as many years. He spent last season as Brock Purdy's backup with the San Francisco 49ers.

This season will mark Darnold's first time as a full-time starter since 2022. Darnold went 4-2 with seven touchdowns and three interceptions with the Carolina Panthers. He also spent 2021 with the Panthers, though he struggled to the tune of a 4-7 record with more interceptions (13) than touchdowns (9).

The 27-year-old began his career with the New York Jets but struggled over the course of three seasons as he completed only 59.8% of his passes for 45 touchdowns to 39 picks. He held a 13-25 record.

Jefferson is looking to rebound from a 2023 campaign that limited him to just 10 games and 1,074 receiving yards, a career low for the wide receiver.