Efton Chism III Breaks Silence on Patience and Process in Bid to Contribute for Patriots
New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III is biding his time for an opportunity to help the team.
Nothing happens overnight, especially for an undrafted rookie who was a long-shot hopeful to make the team when he first signed. Yet, Chism was a standout wide receiver for the team throughout the spring practices and training camp.
He made so much of a good impression that fans are constantly wondering when they'll finally see him lining up at receiver on game days. He recorded 12 receptions for 121 total receiving yards and two touchdowns in two preseason games. His best performance came against the Minnesota Vikings, when he tallied six receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.
“Every rookie’s kinda navigating that, but I think for me, like, whatever I can do to help the team," Chism told media members. "I know that that’s sometimes during the week, and maybe it’s not on Sundays. But I know I'm helping the team anyway I can and definitely just trying to learn the ways of somebody who's done it before and their process and how it’s not all gonna happen overnight. So, just continue to stick with the process."
Even after moving on from Kendrick Bourne, the wide receiver room in New England is crowded. As Chism continues to grow and improve, opportunities will continue to open up for him on offense.
Proving himself on special teams could be the launching pad that finally gets him on the field as a receiver on game days.
Justin Jefferson Pulls Off Hilarious Prank on Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: ‘I Got Him Good’
Minneapolis, MN – October 15, 2025 — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is known for his exceptional skills on the field, but this week, he demonstrated his playful side off the field with a hilarious prank on the team’s general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. In a lighthearted moment that has quickly become the talk of the Vikings’ locker room, Jefferson pulled off a clever trick that left Adofo-Mensah momentarily stunned.
The prank, which took place during a routine team meeting, was perfectly executed by Jefferson. According to sources inside the team, Jefferson had spent days setting up the joke, ensuring everything was in place for the big reveal. The prank involved a fabricated trade rumor that Jefferson had convinced Adofo-Mensah was true, making the GM believe that the Vikings had been on the verge of making a massive trade involving one of the team’s key players.
“I’ve got to give credit to Kwesi—he took the bait pretty well,” Jefferson said with a grin. “I told him that the front office was looking to make some big moves before the trade deadline and that they were close to pulling the trigger on a deal that would shake up the roster. I could see his face—he was genuinely concerned.”
As Adofo-Mensah began to get visibly uneasy about the potential shakeup to the team, Jefferson couldn’t hold back his laughter any longer. “I finally had to tell him it was all just a joke. The look on his face was priceless,” Jefferson recalled. “I think I got him good.”
The prank was all in good fun, with Adofo-Mensah taking the joke in stride. “Justin’s a character. He caught me off guard, but I’ll admit, it was a pretty good prank,” Adofo-Mensah said, laughing. “I was getting ready to start making calls, but I’m just glad I didn’t make any rash decisions. He’s got a future in comedy, I guess.”
Jefferson, whose playful nature has earned him a reputation as one of the most entertaining players on the team, was quick to share the prank with his teammates, who all had a good laugh at Adofo-Mensah’s expense. “I think I might have to start a new tradition with the GMs around the league,” Jefferson joked.
Despite the lighthearted nature of the prank, it’s clear that Jefferson’s strong relationship with Adofo-Mensah is built on more than just football. The camaraderie between the star receiver and the team’s GM speaks to the positive culture within the Vikings’ locker room, where jokes and good-natured pranks are a welcome part of the team dynamic.
For now, Jefferson is focused on helping the Vikings continue their push for a playoff spot, but fans will surely remember the hilarious prank he pulled off on Adofo-Mensah. If nothing else, it’s proof that while Jefferson is a fierce competitor on the field, he’s just as capable of having fun off it.
