About to reset the wide receiver market with this contract extension.
This offseason, a lot of people were watching the Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. There’s no denying that Jefferson is the best wide receiver in the NFL, and Minnesota risked losing him to free agency. Jefferson, it turns out, is not only staying put but also getting an unprecedented contract extension.
Extension of a Four-Year, $140 Million Contract for Justin Jefferson
The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings have reached a historic agreement on a contract extension. He is going to get $140 million in four years. $110 million of that $140 million is assured.
With this deal, Jefferson will have the highest yearly salary of any non-quarterback in the NFL. At wide receiver, he earns more than A.J. Brown ($35 million) annually.
This comes after a number of wild guesses and trade ideas were made. Justin Jefferson was recently sighted in Florham Park, New Jersey, home of the New York Jets’ off-season activities. Consequently, some began to envision Jefferson getting passes from Aaron Rodgers. This contract extension will keep that dream just that—a fantasy.
Examining Justin Jefferson’s Past Career
Football fans were enthralled by Jefferson from the start of his career. How did he accomplish this? Over the last four seasons, he has 392 receptions, 5,899 receiving yards, and 30 touchdown receptions.
Thus, it ought to have been obvious that Jefferson would have a longer deadline. Well, not in every case.
Jefferson missed seven games due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the previous campaign. He nevertheless produced respectable results while he was on the field. In 2023, Jefferson had five touchdown receptions, 1,074 receiving yards, and 68 receptions.
Moving Forward: Minnesota Vikings
So what does the Minnesota Vikings stand to gain from this? Thus, the team has secured the services of their best wide receiver for an additional four years. Additionally, this enables the Vikings to develop their current wide receiver tandem into one of the best in the NFL.
These two wide receivers for Minnesota will aid in the development of a rookie quarterback. J.J. McCarthy is anticipated to take over next season. You might argue McCarthy made a smooth landing in the NFL given he won a national title with Michigan just before being picked and can throw the ball to these two wide outs.
