Minnesota Vikings vast receiver Justin Jefferson has lastly reset the market at his place.
Jefferson and the Vikings on Monday agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension, in keeping with a number of studies. The deal consists of $110 million in assured cash and is the richest contract for any non-quarterback in NFL historical past.
A.J. Brown grew to become the highest-paid vast receiver within the NFL earlier this offseason when the Philadelphia Eagles gave him a deal price a mean of $32 million per yr.Â
Jefferson’s new contract pays him $35 million per yr and $26 million extra in assured cash than some other participant at his place.
A latest rumor claimed the Vikings thought of buying and selling Jefferson forward of the NFL Draft, however that’s now much more troublesome to consider. Minnesota has been dedicated to Jefferson all alongside if it was keen to provide him a file contract, and you’ll perceive why.
Jefferson had 5,899 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns over his first 4 NFL seasons. He caught 68 passes for 1,074 yards and 5 touchdowns final yr regardless of taking part in in solely 10 video games. Most individuals would agree that the previous LSU star is the very best vast receiver in soccer, and he’s now paid accordingly.
