Bootleg Football on Jalen Nailor

PodcastThe Vikings are a threat to everyone...especially themselves.August 12, 2026

From the episode

Jalen Naylor is the one that hurts a little bit for me because he did play some pretty good football and look like he might be ready to, again, with an increased opportunity, ascend to the wide receiver to roll possibly even. But he was a very good wide receiver three. But they're not going to pay for that, right?

Mentioned at 51:23 – 52:28

STACKED’s take

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Naylor's departure limits Vikings WR depth after showing ascension potential.

Naylor played good football for Minnesota and looked ready to ascend to a wider receiver role with increased opportunity, but the Vikings chose not to pay for that production; he left in free agency to make his money elsewhere. The source notes he was a very good wide receiver three but the team prioritized other signings.