A former Florida Gators wide receiver found a new home in the NFL after being traded from the Los Angeles Rams. Atlanta Falcons newcomer Van Jefferson will reunite him with another former Gator, tight end Kyle Pitts.
Jefferson became lost in the depth chart this season with the rise of Los Angeles wideout Puka Nacua and the recent return of starting receiver Cooper Kupp.
Since the combination of the two looks like a formula for success, Jefferson only saw two snaps during Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The fourth-year NFL veteran has only been targeted 15 times in 2023.
Jefferson wasn’t a priority in the Rams playbook, but he may have a bright future to headline the Falcons’ receiving corps with Pitts.
Atlanta found a way to get Pitts more involved in the offense last Sunday and rookie running back Bijan Robinson has been dangerous so far. The Falcons are slowly building pieces to create a fast-paced offense, especially with mobile quarterback Desmond Ridder.
Pitts and Jefferson will play together for the first time since the 2019 college football season.
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