After a long series of negotiations, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has officially signed a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.
The team officially announced the new contract on Monday morning.
“We are elated to sign Justin, and I want to thank him, his family, his representation, our staff, specifically [Executive Vice President of Football Operations] Rob Brzezinski and [Manager of Football Administration] Emily Badis, and the Wilf family for helping complete this monumental contract,” Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said in the announcement. “From the moment I arrived in Minnesota, Justin has consistently proven to be one of the best players in the NFL on and off the field, and we are excited about having 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 process and our goals. We couldn’t be more excited for Justin and his family.”
“Justin is an exceptionally talented player and an incredible person that I am honored to coach and have as a team captain,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “His positive energy and love for the game shows up every single day as he works to be the best at his craft. As coaches, we will do our part in helping him maximize his ability. I’m grateful to the Wilfs, Kwesi, Rob Brzezinski, and our staff for ensuring one of the brightest stars in professional sports will continue his career as a Minnesota Viking.”
Obviously, this has been a long time coming for a player who has established himself as perhaps the most dominant receiver in the league, and the announcement led to a lot of reactions on social media.
A record deal: the Vikings and three-time Pro-Bowl WR Justin Jefferson reached agreement on a four-year, $140 million contract extension that includes $110 million guaranteed and makes him not only the highest-paid WR in NFL history, but the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history,… pic.twitter.com/OAESU3dOop
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 3, 2024
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The #Vikings and All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson have a new deal to reset the WR market and make him the NFL’s highest-paid non-QB, sources tell me & @TomPelissero.
It’s a mammoth, 4-year extension worth $140M — $35M per year — with $110M guaranteed. 💰 💰 💰 😱 pic.twitter.com/g8Tk8DbLmj
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 3, 2024
The #Vikings and superstar WR Justin Jefferson have agreed to terms on a four-year, $140 million contract extension, including $110M in guarantees, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
Still only 24 years old, Jefferson is now the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/4WTBjiekz1
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 3, 2024
Justin Jefferson shares a video after signing his life changing contract extension. pic.twitter.com/SwQangzl0B
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) June 3, 2024
Justin Jefferson…. Worth every penny. pic.twitter.com/DzLaccNO3i https://t.co/WuSP168IQw
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 3, 2024
Justin Jefferson's historic four-year start:
🏈392 catches
🏈5,899 receiving yards
🏈30 touchdowns
🏈Offensive Player of the Year (2022)Jefferson's average of 98.3 yards per game is the most in NFL history for any career span, and his average of 6.5 catches per game is the…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 3, 2024
Justin Jefferson is not only the highest-paid WR in NFL history, but the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history, sources tell @AdamSchefter 💰 pic.twitter.com/5ecOqitkkj
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 3, 2024
Jefferson will be with the Vikings for the foreseeable future.
