Caleb Harris
Justin Jefferson isn’t going anywhere. The Minnesota Vikings announced that they have granted their wide receiver a record-setting contract extension that will make Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in the world. NFL history, according to CBS Sports’ top NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
Specifically, the two sides agreed to a four-year extension worth $140 million, including $110 million guaranteed, according to ESPN. Jefferson’s deal will see him earn $88,743 due at signing. Jefferson was entering the final year of his rookie contract after the Vikings picked up his fifth-year option last offseason.
“The time has finally come,” Jefferson said in a social media post confirming the extension. “The deal I’ve been waiting for since I was a kid.”
“We are thrilled to hire Justin and I want to thank him, his family, his representation, our team, specifically [executive vice president of football operations] Rob Brzezinski and [manager of football administration] Emily Badis and the Wilf family for helping to complete this monumental contract,” general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said in a statement. statement released by the team. “From the moment I arrived at Minnesota, Justin has consistently proven himself to be one of the best players in the NFL on and off the field, and we are excited to have him as a cornerstone of our team for a long time to come. he is the living embodiment of our culture with his joyful dedication to the process and our goals. We couldn’t be more excited for Justin and his family.”
Coach Kevin O’Connell added, “Justin is an exceptionally talented player and an incredible person who I am honored to coach and captain the team. His positive energy and love for the game shows every day as he works to be the best in his craft. As coaches, we will do our part to help him maximize his abilities. I am grateful to the Wilfs, Kwesi, Rob Brzezinski and our team for ensuring that one of professional sports’ brightest stars continues his career as a Viking. from Minnesota.”
The 24-year-old entered the league as the 22nd overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft outside of LSU. Almost instantly, Jefferson established himself as arguably the best receiver in the NFL, earning Second Team All-Pro honors as a rookie. He was an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in each of his first three seasons, as well as winning Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 after leading the league in receptions and yards that year. Last season, Jefferson was limited to 10 games due to injury, but still surpassed 1,000 yards for the fourth straight season.
In his first four seasons in the league, he had the most receiving yards (5,899) and 100-yard receiving games (29) in NFL history.
Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf called Jefferson a “special talent” and that he “earned this contract” that puts him above every non-QB in the NFL.
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