K.J. OSBORN NEWS

KJ Osborn 3/20: "Always want the best out of myself" Patriots wide receiver KJ Osborn addresses the media on March 20, 2024.

MARCH 20, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

K.J. Osborn Ready for Opportunity with Patriots New England's most recent free agent signee K.J. Osborn hopes to provide the Pats with a spark, both on the field and off it.

MARCH 20, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

New Patriots Wideout Shares First Message To New England Fans New Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn delivered a message to his new fanbase a few days after signing a free-agent deal with New England.

MARCH 20, 2024 • NESN.COM

Patriots Sign Unrestricted Free Agent WR K.J. Osborn The Patriots announced today that they have signed WR K.J. Osborn as an unrestricted free agent from the Minnesota Vikings.

MARCH 19, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Why haven’t cap-rich Patriots splashed with free-agent additions?

Despite having the most cap room in the NFL, the Patriots haven't added any big-ticket free agents like Calvin Ridley. What's their plan?

MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Film Review: Breaking Down Patriots Signings K.J. Osborn, Antonio Gibson, Austin Hooper, and Defensive Additions What will the newest Patriots bring to the team after signing with New England during the first wave of free agency? Let's take a look at th...

MARCH 18, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Former Vikings WR K.J. Osborn signs one-year deal with Patriots Osborn should get a chance to see plenty of playing time in New England.

MARCH 18, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Report: Patriots Add Free-Agent Wide Receiver K.J. Osborn The Patriots are reportedly adding the former Vikings wide receiver on a one-year deal.

MARCH 17, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots Sign ex Vikings Receiver K.J. Osborn Former Minnesota Vikings perimeter receiver K.J. Osborn is reportedly joining the New England Patriots on a one-year deal, adding a much-nee...

MARCH 17, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heading to New England Osborn signed a contract with the Patriots on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Osborn will join up with the Patriots after three solid seasons with Minnesota. Over this timespan, the 5-foot-11 wideout proudced an average statline of 52.7-615-5.3 while starting all but one regular-season game, His numbers did take a slight dip despite the absence of star Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson for seven games in 2023, as Osborn logged 48 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns over 16 games. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old slot receiver should see a healthy workload in a New England receiving corps that is in need of help. Osborn will likely compete with Demario Douglas and Tyquan Thornton (ankle) for a starting role alongside Kendrick Bourne (knee) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle).

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings UFA profile: WR K.J. Osborn Osborn has been a valuable part of the Vikings’ offense over the past few seasons.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vikings UFA profile: WR K.J. Osborn Osborn has been a valuable part of the Vikings’ offense over the past few seasons.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Vikings UFA profile: WR K.J. Osborn Osborn has been a valuable part of the Vikings’ offense over the past few seasons.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Mike Evans, DaRon Bland voted as NFL's most underrated players by fellow Pro Bowlers

The fourth edition of FOX Sports' Pro Bowl Confidential asked 35 players the question, "Who is the most underrated player?"

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Two catches in loss Osborn caught two of four targets for nine yards in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Osborn's underwhelming performance against the Lions proved to be another example of the receiver's inconsistency in the 2023 campaign. Not including his rookie year in which he did not play a single offensive snap, the veteran wideout recorded career lows in receptions (48), yards (540) and touchdowns (3) this season. Osborn is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so it's possible he may find himself in a new locale when the 2024 season begins as he's proven to be a solid playmaker when given opportunities.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Sound: K.J. Osborn WR K.J. Osborn addressed the media following Sunday's game against the Lions.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Justin Jefferson & K.J. Osborn Host Holiday Shopping Spree Vikings wide receivers Justin Jefferson & K.J. Osborn shopped with families from The Salvation Army and A Mother's Love to gift several fami...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Strikes for first TD since Week 3 Osborn reeled in five of seven targets for 95 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions.

Impact Osborn may have benefitted slightly from rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison departing late in the second quarter with an ankle injury. Having said that, Osborn had two 14-yard catches on the Vikings' first possession, and he then had gains of 47, six (for a TD) and 14 after halftime. The team's No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson looked like himself with 6-141-1 on 10 targets, but if Addison is forced to miss any time, Osborn and Brandon Powell (3-53-0 on four targets Sunday) would stand to benefit against an exploitable Packers defense next Sunday, Dec. 31.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mullens hits Osborn for 6-yard TD one play after duo's 47-yard deep strike Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens throws a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver K.J. Osborn.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Mullens uncorks 47-yard deep ball to leaping Osborn Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens completes a 47-yard pass to wide receiver K.J. Osborn.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

Sticks as No. 3 wideout in Week 15 Osborn played 37 of the Vikings' 68 snaps on offense (54 percent) and finished with one catch for three yards on two targets in Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Bengals.

Impact Osborn played fewer than 60 percent of the Vikings' snaps for the second week in a row, with both rates representing his lowest snap shares of the season aside from Week 9 in Atlanta, when he exited early due to a concussion. With rookie first-round pick Jordan Addison having moved into an every-down role and with Justin Jefferson healthy again after coming off injured reserve and overcoming a chest injury that limited his snaps Week 14, Osborn now looks like the clear No. 3 wideout for Minnesota. Osborn is unlikely to rank higher than fourth in the pecking order for targets in a given week, however, as tight end T.J. Hockenson typically garners a healthy share of looks along with Jefferson and Addison.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in return from concusssion Osborn had one reception for seven yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Denver.

Impact Osborn returned after missing a game due to a concussion. He started opposite Jordan Addison and played on 71 of the offense's 75 snaps, so he was back to his full role. However, he didn't see many targets with the Vikings struggling to pass the ball more than a few yards down field .

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn inactive in aftermath of scary hit last weekend It was joint decision between the Vikings and Osborn to give him more time to recover.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Sitting out Sunday Osborn (concussion) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Saints.

Impact Osborn was knocked out of last Sunday's game in Atlanta due to a concussion, but he made quick progress through the protocol for head injuries this week, getting back to all activity Friday before gaining clearance from an independent neurologist Saturday. Still, both the wide receiver and team itself are deciding to exercise caution and not rush him back considering he remained motionless on the field after the helmet-to-helmet hit that caused the concussion. With Osborn sidelined, Justin Jefferson (hamstring) still on injured reserve, and tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs) expected to take on less work than normal, rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison should be targeted early and often by quarterback Joshua Dobbs, with Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, N'Keal Harry and Jalen Nailor the other options at wide receiver for Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears unlikely to play Sunday Osborn (concussion) is listed as questionable but is considered unlikely to play Sunday against the Saints, Ed Werder of ESPN reports.

Impact Osborn was motionless on the field for several minutes before being carted off the field during last week's win over the Falcons after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Atlanta cornerback Dee Alford. He was diagnosed with a concussion soon thereafter, but despite the scary nature of the head injury, Osborn made rapid progress through the five-step protocol. After returning to practice Thursday in a limited fashion, Osborn turned in a full practice Friday and then passed the final step of the protocol by gaining clearance from an independent neurologist. However, Werder says both Osborn and coaches are leaning toward having the wideout sit out Sunday, likely for precautionary purposes more than anything. Official confirmation on Osborn's status will arrive when the Vikings post their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's sidelined, more targets could open up for depth receivers such as Brandon Powell and Trishton Jackson.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE