The holiday weekend carried a somber note with the Vikings getting news of the tragic death of recently drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson. While Jackson was only 24, plenty of people noted the effect he had in their lives in his brief time on earth.
Monday Morning Mailbag: Vikings Mourn Khyree Jackson’s Tragic Passing
“Heartbroken,” tweeted Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell.
“I am absolutely crushed by this news,” he added in a team statement released after the accident. “Khyree brought a contagious energy to our facility and our team. His confidence and engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him.