The forged connection between Darnold and Jefferson is paying off handsomely early. The next step now is just getting ...

He's gotten to know the rookie without competing with him on the NFL field. With Darnold last season, Jefferson finished the season with 103 receptions for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns.

“I would love to have Sam (Darnold) back and try to do it again,” Jefferson told USA TODAY Sports on Radio Row Friday ahead of Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. “It would be phenomenal to have ...