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Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has officially secured the bag.
The three-time All-Pro recently agreed to terms on a whopping four-year, $140 million contract extension with $110 million guaranteed.
It is the largest deal for a non-quarterback in NFL history.
Jefferson has now released a video on social media in celebration of his new deal.
“The time has finally come. The deal I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid has finally come,” Jefferson said.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson on his four-year, $140 million extension. pic.twitter.com/uLF5JnbYhz
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) June 3, 2024
Jefferson deserves every bit of this new contract extension.
The former national champion and first-round wide receiver has become a perennial All-Pro and record-holder.
He holds the NFL record for the most receiving yards through a player’s first four seasons in NFL history (5,899).
The 2022 Offensive Player of the Year has recorded 1,000 yards in each of his four years with the Vikings, including last year when he started just nine games due to injury.
By most accounts, he is the best wide receiver in the league and is still just 24 years of age.
He is the best offensive skill player to come through the Twin Cities since Adrian Peterson.
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, Jefferson will look to be himself in an effort to build a strong rapport with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
After adding McCarthy and former Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones, this Vikings offense could be legit moving forward.
Especially with the likes of Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson and ascending receiver Jordan Addison.
But Jefferson will look to be the main star now for a long time in purple and gold.
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