Minnesota vikings

SAD NEWS: Minnesota Vikings announced that Justin Jefferson is Leaving immediately after Facing…..

As we wait for training camp to start in a couple of months, I like to look at the future to consider possible free agents the team might target.

Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson has been in talks with the team about a new contract extension, but a lack of progress led him to send a message of his unhappiness with the negotiations.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jefferson was not seen at the team’s training facility on Monday for the start of organized team activities.

The Vikings have six days of OTAs scheduled for the remainder of this month.

These workouts are voluntary, but Jefferson would be subjecting himself to being fined if he skips Minnesota’s mandatory minicamp that is set for June 4-6.

Jefferson is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2024 and he will be making $19.7 million on the fifth-year option on his contract.

The three-time Pro Bowler is one of the best receivers in the NFL, so it’s somewhat surprising that the Vikings have yet to lock him up with a long-term deal.

Despite the lack of progress in contract discussions, Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell expressed confidence that a deal would eventually get done.

“I know everything’s going to get worked out there,” O’Connell told Kay Adams on Up & Adams last week.

“Justin knows the love and admiration that I have for him, and he knows he’s such a big part of what we do around here.”

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button