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The Atlanta Falcons have acquired wide receiver Van Jefferson in a trade. The team's updated depth chart reflects this addition. However, some people are expressing skepticism about the move. Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is looking forward to working with Jefferson. The team and fans are curious about how quickly Jefferson can be integrated into the rotation. Falcons coach Arthur Smith has a connection to Jefferson's father, Shawn Jefferson, who is a wide receiver coach with the Panthers. Smith jokingly commented that Van Jefferson is faster than his dad. Jefferson has been assigned jersey number 15. He was seen practicing with the Falcons and received praise from Rams coach Sean McVay after being traded.
Rams coach Sean McVay praises WR Van Jefferson after trading him to the Rams. https://t.co/NYvy7ZLlsT
The Atlanta Falcons newest WR Van Jefferson on the (far) field today. https://t.co/nzkUrARioF
WR Van Jefferson (15) at #Falcons practice. https://t.co/kd3kBpnO4N
How quickly can the Atlanta Falcons work Van Jefferson into the rotation? https://t.co/H3f5AJTRGt
WR Van Jefferson has jersey number 15, according to the #Falcons website.
#Falcons coach Arthur Smith coached with Shawn Jefferson 2013-15 with the #Titans. Shawn is new WR Van Jefferson's Dad. "I know this, he’s faster than his dad," Smith quipped. (Daddy Jefferson is the WR coach with the #Panthers and played for the Falcons 20-02. https://t.co/1CxZxAKBrr
#Falcons QB Desmond Ridder is looking forward to work with new WR Van Jefferson. https://t.co/PESvADxUTm
#Falcons coach Arthur Smith said, "Excited to work with Van. He'll be out there today." LB Andre Smith was added back to the practice squad. WR Keilahn Harris added to the practice squad.
#Falcons’ updated depth chart after Van Jefferson trade https://t.co/JYREQ1ERue
Van Jefferson is reportedly heading to ATL. 👀 https://t.co/nthjNMHfIK https://t.co/QDEXUEMsWK
Van Jefferson to Atlanta. Just what nobody needed. https://t.co/pOaKB7gGvB
Van Jefferson could be on the move. 👀 https://t.co/l0m51g7xs0 https://t.co/qbhFKuhddT