A.J. Jefferson

Anthony J. Jefferson Jr. (twitter: @AJJefferson)

Position: DB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 lbs.

Born: April 4, 1988 in Bakersfield, CA
College: Fresno State

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 7 (7959th overall since 1950)

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News -- January 2013

1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | A.J. Jefferson benched: 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.

12/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | A.J. Jefferson leaves briefly: 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.
12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | A.J. Jefferson expected to start: 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.
12/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | A.J. Jefferson has concussion: 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.
12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | A.J. Jefferson handled kickoff duties: 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.

11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | A.J. Jefferson to keep starting job: 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.
11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Not naming starting CB : 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.

10/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | A.J. Jefferson expected to be nickel back: 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.
10/26 The NFL Injury Report: Vikings Injury Report: CB Chris Cook Breaks Wrist: Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook broke his right wrist during last night’s 36-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cook...
10/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Tapping A.J. Jefferson for information: 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.'

8/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | A.J. Jefferson on the bubble : 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.
8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Four CBs may compete for two spots: 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.

7/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Competition at CB will be heated: 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.

6/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Jamell Fleming turning heads: 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.

3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Two ERFAs re-sign: 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.

11/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | A.J. Jefferson gets much-needed INT: 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.