Cardinals Swoop in and Sign Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver to Futures Contract

By Ezra Greenman |

Updated: Jan 16, 2025

Minnesota Vikings, Trishton Jackson — Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images

With just eight teams still in the NFL playoffs, the offseason is in full swing for the 24 losers. Teams are busy locking in players on futures contracts and handling roster moves across the league. One of those transactions today has an impact on the Minnesota Vikings.

Arizona Cardinals sign Minnesota Vikings WR Trishton Jackson

You may remember the name Trishton Jackson. He was a wide receiver on the Minnesota Vikings roster this past season and has actually been with the team since 2021. Before joining the Vikings, Jackson spent one season with the LA Rams as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 draft.

Yesterday, the Minnesota Vikings announced their list of players signed to futures contracts, and Jackson’s name wasn’t on it. However, today he landed a fresh opportunity with the Arizona Cardinals, as he was on their list of players signed to futures contracts.

We have signed WR Trishton Jackson and Quez Watkins to future contracts for the 2025 season.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) January 16, 2025

Jackson made a big impression during the 2024 preseason, standing out with some catches and big yards. However, with the Vikings having so much depth at wide receiver, he ended up spending his entire time with the team on the practice squad.

In Week 1 of the preseason, Jackson made a big impact with 4 catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. In Week 2, he followed that up with 3 catches for 39 yards and another touchdown. By Week 3, his numbers dipped a bit with just 2 catches for 15 yards, but he still found the end zone for his third touchdown of the preseason.

Trishton Jackson hangs on for 6!

📺: @FOX9 pic.twitter.com/Vu3sF8KYnh
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 24, 2024

So during the 2024 preseason, he totaled 9 catches for 154 yards and 3 touchdowns, giving the people a glimpse of his potential and sparking excitement among Vikings fans. Despite this, he was placed on the practice squad. Now, he has an opportunity to join another team and showcase his skills.