The Minnesota Vikings might need to break one of their own rules in order to hang on to star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has reported the Vikings have a team rule in which they do not guarantee money in a long-term contract beyond the first seasonIn an appearance on KFAN radio in Minneapolis with Vikings announcer Paul Allen, Florio mentioned that the Vikings will likely struggle to keep Jefferson unless they compromise on that rul
They’ve only made an exception for that rule once before, according to Florio, doing so for quarterback Kirk Cousins.
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Why the Vikings may struggle to keep star receiver Justin Jefferson
By Max Weisman
Published Feb. 19, 2024, 11:11 a.m. ET
The Minnesota Vikings might need to break one of their own rules in order to hang on to star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has reported the Vikings have a team rule in which they do not guarantee money in a long-term contract beyond the first season.
In an appearance on KFAN radio in Minneapolis with Vikings announcer Paul Allen, Florio mentioned that the Vikings will likely struggle to keep Jefferson unless they compromise on that rule.
They’ve only made an exception for that rule once before, according to Florio, doing so for quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Justin Jefferson scoring touchdown in a Minnesota Vikings uniform during a game against Detroit Lions on January 7, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
Justin Jefferson may face contract dispute with Vikings
“I can confidently say that JJ is very patient, but his patience will have its limits,” Florio said. “The problem continues to be not the dollars, but the structure. The Vikings are one of the few teams that will not fully guarantee beyond the first year of the contract for anyone other than Kirk Cousins.
“If you’re not gonna make that same exception for Justin Jefferson, you’re gonna have a problem with Justin Jefferson eventually.”
