Justin Jefferson Breaks The Vikings Bank With Big Money $140M Contract

Justin Jefferson is going to be traded; Justin Jefferson wants out of Minnesota; Justin Jefferson was so mad when Kirk Cousins left that he requested a trade. Well, those are just a few of the false narratives that the media ran with heavily over the past three months—all of them proved to be absolutely untrue as Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed on the largest non-QB contract in the NFL's history.

The deal negotiated by WME Football is worth $140 million over 4 years, includes $110 million in guaranteed money, and includes $88.743 million due at signing.

The Vikings announced Monday that Jefferson agreed to an extension that runs through the 2028 season.

In a statement, Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf said that Jefferson has "earned this contract, and we are thrilled he will remain a Minnesota Viking for a very long time."

"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," Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said. "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."

Jefferson also thanked his parents, his brothers, his agent and the Vikings' front office staff, coaches and fans in the Instagram video.

"Y'all set the tone. Y'all set the mood. Y'all set the energy," Jefferson said in the video. "And I'm definitely excited to set the energy for five more years. ... This is the start of it, but we ain't done yet. Just wait."

Jefferson the 2022 Offensive Player of the Year, has averaged 98.3 receiving yards per game -- the most in NFL history for any career span -- and his average of 6.5 catches per game is the second highest of any receiver in his first four seasons.

"Justin is an exceptionally talented player and an incredible person that I am honored to coach and have as a team captain," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said in a statement. "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, [Vikings executive VP of football operations] Rob Brzezinski, and our staff for ensuring one of the brightest stars in professional sports will continue his career as a Minnesota Viking."