Chase Celebrates Jefferson’s Reunion With Cousins

Chase said on his podcast that he was pleased Jefferson would have Cousins throwing to him again. The two receivers are close friends and former LSU teammates, while Cousins and Jefferson played together in Minnesota from 2020 through 2023 and built a strong connection.

Jefferson’s production has dipped in recent seasons amid what the report described as poor quarterback play. He finished the 2025 season with 1,048 receiving yards and two touchdowns, both career lows. This season, he has 393 receiving yards, ranking 38th in the NFL.

Minnesota acquired Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in a major trade before Tuesday’s deadline. Chase said the move could help Jefferson restore his receiving and touchdown totals, while noting that receivers depend on quarterbacks to make the right reads and get them the ball.

Chase and the Bengals are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. Jefferson, Cousins and the Vikings are scheduled to play the Green Bay Packers.