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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) sails into the end zone during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

Commanders sign free-agent WR Van Jefferson

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The Washington Commanders continued to build depth through free agency and signed veteran wide receiver Van Jefferson on Tuesday.

The team did not announce terms of the deal.

Jefferson played his first three-plus seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, who selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He won Super Bowl LVI with Los Angeles following the 2021 season.

The Rams traded him to the Falcons on Oct. 10, 2023, for a late-round draft pick, and he appeared in 12 games with Atlanta. Single seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans followed.

With Tennessee in 2025, Jefferson appeared in 16 games (seven starts) and caught 29 passes for 350 yards and a touchdown.

In 94 career games (54 starts), Jefferson has 166 receptions, 2,226 receiving yards and 13 scores.

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Dec 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) catches a touchdown pass against the defense of Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Falcons acquire WR Van Jefferson from Rams

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The Los Angeles Rams are sending wide receiver Van Jefferson and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Atlanta Falcons for a sixth-round selection in the same draft, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

The Rams took Jefferson with the 57th overall pick of the 2020 draft, and the following season, he started all 17 games.

However, this season, he has taken a back seat to standout rookie Puka Nacua, and with the emergence of Tutu Atwell and the return of All-Pro Cooper Kupp from injury, Jefferson had become a spare part for the Rams.

He played just two snaps on Sunday in the Rams’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. On the season, while he had started four of five games, he’d been targeted just 15 times with eight catches for 108 yards and no touchdowns.

The Falcons current receiving corps is led by Drake London and Mack Hollins, as well as tight ends Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith.

In 49 career regular-season games (30 starts) with the Rams, Jefferson has 101 catches for 1,499 yards and 10 touchdowns. Most of that production came in 2021, when he made 50 receptions for 802 yards with six scores.

Jefferson, 27, is playing on the final season of his four-year, $5.61 million rookie deal.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) stretches for a pass before it lands incomplete under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 56 between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. The Rams came back in the final minutes of the game to win 23-20 on their home field. Super Bowl 56 Cincinnati Bengals Vs La Rams

Rams activate WR Van Jefferson, CB Troy Hill from IR

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The Los Angeles Rams activated wideout Van Jefferson and cornerback Troy Hill from injured reserve on Saturday.

The team also activated tackle Chandler Brewer and running back Ronnie Rivers from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s Week 8 contest against the visiting San Francisco 49ers.

The Rams designated Jefferson and Hill to return to practice on Monday.

Jefferson has yet to play this season after two offseason knee operations. His most recent surgery came on Aug. 2 after tweaking his knee injury during training camp.

Jefferson, 26, appeared in all 33 games during his first two NFL seasons, including 17 starts in 2021, and caught 69 passes for 1,022 yards and seven touchdowns. He added four catches for 23 yards in the team’s 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in February’s Super Bowl.

Hill, 31, started the first two games this season before he was slowed by a groin injury, registering an interception and nine tackles. He is in his second tour with the Rams after playing with Cleveland in 2021. He has eight career picks in 87 games (45 starts).

Los Angeles running back Cam Akers is inactive for the second consecutive game because of personal reasons.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) is unable to reach a pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) defends in the second quarter during Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The Cincinnati Bengals lost, 23-20. Nfl Super Bowl 56 Los Angeles Rams Vs Cincinnati Bengals Feb 13 2022 1505

Rams’ Van Jefferson, Troy Hill return to practice

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The Los Angeles Rams designated three players to return to practice, including defensive back Troy Hill and wide receiver Van Jefferson.

Linebacker Travin Howard (groin) also returns to practice after being on the non-football injury list since before training camp. Jefferson and Hill have been on injured reserve.

The move opens the 21-day practice window to place the trio on the 53-man roster. They can be activated at any time.

Hill, 31, started the first two games of the season before suffering a groin injury. He had nine tackles and an interception in those two games. Hill is in his second tour with the Rams after spending the 2021 season in Cleveland. He has eight career interceptions in 87 games (45 starts).

Jefferson has yet to play this season after two offseason knee operations. His most recent surgery came on Aug. 2 after tweaking his knee injury during training camp.

Jefferson, 26, appeared in all 33 games in his first two NFL seasons, including 17 starts in 2021, and caught 69 passes for 1,022 yards and seven touchdowns.

Howard, 26, will provide depth to the linebacker unit. He has 43 tackles in 28 career games (two starts).

The Rams (3-3) are coming off their bye and will host San Francisco this week. The 49ers (3-4) won the first encounter 24-9 in Week 4.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) stretches for a pass before it lands incomplete under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 56 between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. The Rams came back in the final minutes of the game to win 23-20 on their home field. Super Bowl 56 Cincinnati Bengals Vs La Rams

Rams place WR Van Jefferson (knee) on IR

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The Los Angeles Rams placed wide receiver Van Jefferson on injured reserve Saturday as his recovery from two offseason surgeries continues.

He already had been ruled out for Sunday’s Week 3 road game against the Arizona Cardinals. The IR stint delays his potential season debut until after the Rams’ Week 7 bye week.

Jefferson, 26, appeared in all 33 games in his first two NFL seasons, including 17 starts in 2021, and caught 69 passes for 1,022 yards and seven touchdowns.

His most recent surgery came on Aug. 2 after tweaking his knee injury during training camp. He has not returned to the practice field.

The Rams also signed defensive back Grant Haley to the active roster and activated wide receiver Jacob Harris from the practice squad. Los Angeles signed linebacker Keir Thomas to the practice squad.

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Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) cannot catch a pass against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Rams WR Van Jefferson ruled out for opener vs. Bills

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson has been ruled out of Thursday night’s season-opening game against the Buffalo Bills as he continues to recover from offseason knee surgery.

Jefferson, 26, had 50 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns last season, then added nine receptions for 102 yards in four playoff games. He caught four passes for 23 yards in the 23-20 Super Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jefferson had surgery in the offseason to repair a nagging injury from the 2021 season and then aggravated the issue in training camp, necessitating a second procedure in early August.

Jefferson is expected to be Los Angeles’ No. 3 wide receiver this season behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson.

Jefferson was the only Rams player listed on the Week 1 injury report.

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Jun 7, 2022; Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams receiver Van Jefferson (12) during minicamp at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Injury report: Rams WR Van Jefferson (knee) misses practice

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Safety Jordan Poyer and receiver Isaiah McKenzie were both full participants for the Buffalo Bills, while wide receiver Van Jefferson of the Los Angeles Rams did not practice, according to the injury report released Tuesday.

The defending Super Bowl champions Rams and visiting Bills open the NFL season on Thursday night.

Poyer missed the entire preseason slate of games after hyperextending his elbow during practice on Aug. 2. He returned to the practice field Sunday and declared himself ready to go.

McKenzie has been dealing with a groin injury that kept him out of practices at the end of August. He is listed as a starter in the slot receiver position for the Bills.

Jefferson was a non-participant again Tuesday as he continues to recover from knee surgery over the summer. His status for Thursday is still up in the air. He’s the only Rams player listed on the injury report.

Also for the Bills, defensive tackle Tim Settle (calf) was a full participant. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Tommy Doyle (foot) and tight end Quintin Morris (hamstring) did not practice.

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Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) is unable to reach a pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) defends in the second quarter during Super Bowl LVI, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Rams WR Van Jefferson (knee) to see specialist

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson will consult with a specialist about a knee injury that has sidelined him at the start of training camp, multiple outlets reported Sunday.

NFL Network said the appointment is scheduled for Monday.

Cooper Kupp is the No. 1 target for quarterback Matthew Stafford, but Jefferson, along with offseason acquisition Allen Robinson, was expected to play a big role in the offense this season. Robert Woods was traded to Tennessee and free-agent Odell Beckham Jr. remains unsigned.

Jefferson, 26, is entering his third season with the Rams, who selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

In 17 games last season (all starts), Jefferson caught 50 passes for 802 yards and six touchdowns. In the playoffs, he caught nine passes for 102 yards in four games for the Super Bowl-winning Rams.

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