$140 Million Deal Secured as Superstar Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson Inks Monumental Four-Year Contract Extension With the Minnesota Vikings, Officially Making Him the Team’s Highest-Paid Player in Franchise History While Reinforcing His Status as One of the NFL’s Elite Playmakers and Cementing the Organization’s Commitment to Building Around Its Offensive Cornerstone for the Foreseeable Future
In a historic move that sent shockwaves through the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a massive four-year, $140 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in team history.
The deal, announced Monday morning, comes after months of negotiations and speculation surrounding Jefferson’s future with the franchise. Now, with $110 million guaranteed, the record-setting wideout is locked in through the 2028 season.
“This is more than just a contract—it’s a commitment,” said Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in a press release. “Justin is the heartbeat of our offense, a generational talent, and a true leader on and off the field. He earned every penny.”
Jefferson, 25, has already cemented himself as one of the league’s premier receivers, racking up over 5,000 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns in just four seasons. He won Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 and has been named to the Pro Bowl each year since entering the league in 2020.
In a video posted to social media shortly after the announcement, Jefferson thanked the organization, fans, and his teammates. “Minnesota believed in me from day one,” he said. “This is home. I’m ready to keep chasing greatness with the Vikings.”
The deal not only sets a new financial benchmark for receivers but also signals the Vikings’ long-term plans to build a championship-contending roster around Jefferson’s talents.
Fans across the league reacted to the announcement with enthusiasm and awe, with Jefferson140 trending within hours.
With this extension in place, the Vikings are expected to be active in further solidifying their offensive unit, and Jefferson’s new deal now becomes the gold standard for top-tier receivers across the NFL.
