Vikings Honor Late Cornerback Khyree Jackson

Khyree Jackson, a Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback, tragically died in a car accident on July 6, along with two high school teammates. In response, the Vikings have implemented several initiatives to honor his memory, including paying the remainder of his $827,000 signing bonus to his estate and covering a significant portion of his funeral expenses. The team will also wear helmet decals inscribed with 'KJ' and will not assign Jackson's number, 31, to any player during the 2024 season. Coach Kevin O'Connell expressed the team's heartache over the loss, emphasizing Jackson's impact despite not having played a regular-season game. The Vikings plan to hold a celebration of Jackson's life and a sizable contingent from the team will attend his funeral in Maryland. These gestures reflect the franchise's commitment to valuing Jackson beyond just his on-field contributions.