Throughout the course of the entire offseason, there have been questions about whether the Vikings could get a new deal done with their star wideout. So far, nothing has gotten done between the two sides. Hopefully, they can figure things out before the 2024 season, but that is becoming increasingly unlikely.
Now, a massive bombshell report has been made at the contract demands that Jefferson is making for the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings Receive Bombshell Justin Jefferson Report From NFL Insider
According to a report from Armando Salguero, a longtime NFL reporter, Jefferson is demanding a new contract from the Vikings that will pay him quarterback money.
“As salaries for some non-quarterback positions rise, one source said Jefferson wants to be paid like some quarterbacks. At one point in the negotiation [with the Vikings], he wanted to reach the $40 million per year mark on an annual average, according to the source. It’s unclear if that is still where the talks are centered. Jefferson also wants to do a deal that includes fully guaranteed money that is at or close to $100 million, another source told OutKick.”
Needless to say, those are unheard of demands for an NFL wide receiver.
Is even Justin Jefferson worth that kind of money? That is the question that the Minnesota Vikings are likely grappling with. More than likely, they’re trying to work their way down from that number, which is why nothing has gotten done with Jefferson.
According to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Jefferson has previously turned down a contract offer from the Vikings that was in excess of $30 million.
This situation may not be anywhere close to a resolution. It would seem like a mistake to pay a wide receiver that kind of money. But, then again, it is Jefferson that we’re talking about.
Expect to hear more reports and rumors surrounding the Minnesota Vikings and Jefferson. The two sides are still talking, but clearly nothing has gotten done yet. That could change in the future and we’ll make sure to have the latest updates on the situation for you.
