Justin Jefferson is following in the footsteps of former teammates Kirk Cousins.
He will be a part of the newest Netflix series “Receiver” that follows a group of pass catchers, including Jefferson as well as Davante Adams, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown. This is the sequel to the smash hit “Quarterback” that featured Cousins, Patrick Mahomes and Marcus Mariota.
The series is produced by NFL Films, Omaha Productions and 2PM Productions.
“The natural progression is from a pass to a catch, so we’re excited to dive into the ‘Receiver’ world after the success of our ‘Quarterback’ series,” said Gabe Spitzer, vice president of nonfiction sports for Netflix. “NFL Films, Omaha Productions and 2PM Productions have delivered again in finding unique and dynamic athletes who will further highlight the drama of this sport on and off the field.”
The premiere of “Receiver” will come at some point this summer. It will feature eight episodes and give viewers exclusive access in the same way that “Quarterback” did when it aired last summer.
“We were thrilled last summer to see audiences all over the world diving into the lives of NFL quarterbacks,” said Joe Zucco, supervising producer, NFL Films. “We believe the extraordinary skills, dedication and passion of the NFL’s great wide receivers — and one tight end — will make a perfect follow-up.”
One of the more intriguing parts of Jefferson’s storyline will be the fact that he missed most of last season with a hamstring injury. This will be the first time many have seen the amount of work he went through behind the scenes as he worked to get back on the field.
“We are excited to be working again with Netflix and NFL Films to give fans unprecedented access to what it’s like to play receiver at the highest level,” said former NFL star quarterback Peyton Manning, who serves as an executive producer for Omaha Productions. “As we did with ‘Quarterback,’ we look forward to telling the stories of five incredible receivers, each with their unique personality, skillset and motivation for what drives them to be the best.”
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