Rumors: jL rejected NAVI's offer to return to the team
Justinas "jL" Lekavičius reportedly turned down an offer from NAVI to return to the main Counter-Strike 2 roster, according to unconfirmed information shared by Thorin.
The Lithuanian player is currently competing as a stand-in for Vitality following an extended break from the professional scene. During BLAST Open Fall 2026, jL stated that he "didn't leave NAVI to come back." Thorin later claimed that the Ukrainian organization had already extended a return offer, which the player rejected.
jL first joined NAVI in June 2023 and helped the team win PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, where he was named tournament MVP. His other major titles with the club include the Esports World Cup 2024, ESL Pro League Season 20, and IEM Rio 2024. Most recently, he helped Vitality finish 3rd–4th at BLAST Open Fall 2026 while standing in for mezii.