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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The St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota’s first newspaper, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, and the Star Tribune Media Company have extended their printing agreement through 2027. The Star Tribune has printed the Pioneer Press since 2014 and is also contracted to manage other operational functions like trucking and a portion of the distribution for the St. Paul-based publication.

“We are pleased to sign a new agreement and extend our printing relationship with the Star Tribune,” said Greg Mazanec, publisher of the Pioneer Press. “The Star Tribune has been a key vendor, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to deliver the best possible product to our readers.”

The Star Tribune, which has a long history of excellence in print production, will provide the Pioneer Press with high-quality printing services and other commercial support like trucking and distribution out of its Heritage printing plant in Minneapolis’s North Loop District.

“We’re thrilled to provide printing services to the Pioneer Press,” said David Diegnau, senior vice president of Operations at the Star Tribune. “Local media has never been more important, and this ensures Minnesotans will continue to have access to high-quality local journalism for years to come.”

“Providing services to local businesses continues to be of vital importance.  We look forward to doing business with other organizations who are looking to supplement their operational capabilities,” added Steve Grove, publisher and CEO of the Star Tribune.

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