Report: Justin Jefferson extension could come “very soon”
According to a report from The Athletic’s Diana Russini, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson could have his contract extension announced very soon.
Two weeks ago, when I was in Minnesota, I asked Justin Jefferson about the status of his deal. He had no updates for me, saying he, “doesn’t like to discuss his business.” Fair. However, he did say it with a huge smile, probably because he knows this team has been motivated to get it done.
Jefferson has practiced all of training camp, trusting the team will give him a contract that could make him the highest-paid non-QB player in the league. (I’m sure Bosa and Jones also hope to take the title.) Good news for Kirk Cousins, I learned there are no concerns that if a deal isn’t reached Jefferson would miss games. Based on my conversations, this is looking to be a contract that will be announced (and celebrated) very soon.
This is something that has been opined about for months. Jefferson is the best wide receiver in the National Football League and voted in multiple polls the best non-quarterback as well.
I predicted his contract extension would be a three-year, $96 million deal due to multiple wide receivers choosing to take shorter-term deals so they can get another bite at the apple before they turn 30.
If the Vikings get it done with Jefferson, they will have their top two weapons signed for the long-term and it will shape the future of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s vision for the future.
