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Minnesota Vikings finalize plans to honor Khyree Jackson
The Minnesota Viking finalized a series of plans Monday to honor fourth-round draft choice Khyree Jackson, who was killed in a July 6 car accident, including a $20,000 contribution for funeral expenses. Family members have scheduled a joint funeral for Friday with Isaiah Hazel, a high school teammate of Jackson and one of three people killed in the accident in Prince George's County, Maryland. Maryland state police have said that alcohol might have been a factor in the three-car accident, and the Prince George's County state's attorney office is investigating.In addition, the Vikings said they would:
* Pay Jackson's signing bonus of $827,148 to his estate. The team also referred reporters to the NFL Players Association, which it said could provide further financial assistance to the family. An NFLPA spokesman did not immediately respond to an ESPN inquiry.
* Avoid assigning Jackson's No. 31 to another player this season. His locker in the team's facility will also go unused.
* Give players helmet decals, as well as pins to staff members.
* Apply honorary stencils to the practice fields.
Speaking to reporters for the first time since Jackson's death, O'Connell recounted receiving an early morning phone call to inform him of the news. "It stays with you," he said.
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