Vikings Player Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Rookie Teammate Khyree Jackson Before Lions Matchup

Sauvik Banerjee | 20/10/2024
Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson (DB16) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

It’s been months since the Vikings family lost a star in Khyree Jackson in a tragic car crash. It was certainly a saddening experience for everyone, as the youngster never got to see the Sunday night lights with the team. However, his presence hasn’t faded, as Khyree’s teammates continue to keep him in their thoughts week after week.

As the Vikings prepare to face the Detroit Lions at US Bank Stadium, Minnesota players were seen donning t-shirts with Khyree Jackson’s pictures and graphics to honor their late teammate.

A clip shared by Fox Sports showed linebacker Dallas Turner wearing a similar shirt:

This heartening gesture has even made the fans emotional. “Respect…miss u KJ! Let’s get a dub for him!” one Vikings fan commented.

Another fan lauded Turner for showing love to Khyree every week without fail as he wrote, “Dallas Turner been doing this all year.”

That said, this wasn’t the only time the Vikings remembered their lost member, as the team set up a locker with Khyree’s number 31 jersey to honor the late cornerback during their London trip earlier this month.

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Sauvik Banerjee

Sauvik Banerjee

Sauvik Banerjee is an NFL Content Strategist with a degree in English and Economics. A dedicated fan of the game for over seven years, his passion for football ignited after witnessing Tom Brady orchestrate the 28-3 comeback. In over three years of writing, but mostly strategizing, Sauvik has penned more than 1,300 articles, mainly focusing on the human stories behind the players and how the sport has transformed their lives. He loves watching Lamar Jackson on the field, as he is drawn to his dynamic, unpredictable style of play. When he’s not writing about football, you’ll find Sauvik running—something he’s loved since his track and field days. But one thing he is not wired to do is turn down a challenge on the chess board.

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