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Justin Jefferson Trade Rumors: 49ers, Jets, Colts Eyed Vikings WR Before NFL Draft

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The San Francisco 49ers "checked in" with the Minnesota Vikings about a possible trade for wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the offseason, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

At the time, it looked like the Niners might need a new No. 1 wideout with Brandon Aiyuk pushing for a new contract. Jefferson not only stayed in Minnesota, but Aiyuk also penned a four-year extension with San Francisco.

Schefter reported the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts "had some level of interest" in Jefferson, only for the Vikings to shut the discussions down.