Justin Jefferson has signed a historic four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. The deal, which runs through 2028, includes $110 million in guaranteed money, with $88 million guaranteed at signing. Jefferson's new contract averages $35 million per year, surpassing other top wide receivers such as A.J. Brown and Tyreek Hill. This extension follows a trend of lucrative deals for wide receivers this offseason, including contracts for Jaylen Waddle, Nico Collins, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. The contract is expected to influence upcoming negotiations for other wide receivers like CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase.
#NFL insider hints #Dolphins could readjust Tyreek Hill's contract after Justin Jefferson deal https://t.co/ZMS7x5JtmZ #Vikings #NFL https://t.co/SlvFYmD5Zj
NFL insider hints Dolphins could readjust Tyreek Hill's contract after Justin Jefferson deal https://t.co/ZMS7x5JtmZ
With Justin Jefferson's new contract done, these 11 NFL stars still await their paydays https://t.co/ZrBC2jWdp9
New | The Justin Jefferson mega-deal meant the Ja'Marr Chase negotiations can begin. In convos around the league, it was apparent goalposts and leverage both moved. On fallout for Chase, disappearing precedent and the one thing the #Bengals can't do. https://t.co/TPvOivkuYY
The top of the market is set. Here's how Justin Jefferson's record-breaking contract extension impacts the 49ers' negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk (via @jenniferleechan) https://t.co/VjTWSGbbbR
Report: Cowboys, CeeDee Lamb to 'speed up' contract talks. 🗣️ https://t.co/oC3CefTOMj https://t.co/qeY5OwS7zz
Justin Jefferson might be the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history, but is he even the number one fantasy wide receiver for this year? Find out. https://t.co/84v7N4hLBL
The highest-paid players in the NFL (excluding QBs): 🥇Justin Jefferson -$35M 🥈Nick Bosa - $34M 🥉A.J. Brown - $32M 4️⃣ Chris Jones - $31.75M 5️⃣ Amon-Ra St. Brown - $30M https://t.co/ctOEeEYrHh
Four wide receivers that will benefit most from Justin Jefferson's record-setting contract https://t.co/zUs0SCgXMr
"$110M of the $140M is guaranteed and it includes $88M due at signing.. He earned this and we're all happy for Justin Jefferson" ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive https://t.co/iZv3iRugXK https://t.co/FG5eYQ4n2t
Justin Jefferson's contract gives Tyreek Hill a target for his next deal. https://t.co/XU2EyvIJG4
There are now 25 WRs making more money in average annual value than the highest-paid RB (Christian McCaffrey, $16M): 1. Justin Jefferson 2. AJ Brown 3. Amon-Ra St. Brown 4. Tyreek Hill 5. Jaylen Waddle 6. Davante Adams 7. Cooper Kupp 8. DeVonta Smith 9. Nico Collins 10. DK…
The four WRs drafted before Justin Jefferson in 2020 🤔 Jettas is now the HIGHEST-PAID NON-QB in NFL history. https://t.co/8X4CR3e91b
.@AdamSchefter breaks down how Justin Jefferson's record-breaking contract impacts CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys 💰 @patmcafeeshow https://t.co/biCRr3YagI
"It's a new day in Minnesota." Mike Florio discusses Justin Jefferson's new deal with the Vikings. https://t.co/Nf1T6BNo8d
"CeeDee Lamb was waiting for this Justin Jefferson deal to get done.. The Dallas Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb now need to figure things out" ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive https://t.co/ZAvB2WOh1T
The Bengals and Ja'Marr Chase were waiting on Justin Jefferson's deal to get done. Now that the number is set, how will it impact contract talks between Cincinnati and their 3x Pro Bowl WR? https://t.co/DuyRsjQz8d
"The Dolphins are gonna figure out a way to adjust Tyreek Hill's deal.. The Dolphins know that that's coming and they know they have to take care of Tyreek Hill" @AdamSchefter #PMSLive https://t.co/T6jGmmMxdK
Here's a special #PFTPM on the new Justin Jefferson deal and its implications. https://t.co/WSCDtJylYW
The Miami Dolphins are working to get a deal done for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but will they need to turn attention to Tyreek Hill's contract status? https://t.co/iJvsiO86cg
It's wild how the top of the receiver market went from a very fake DeAndre Hopkins $27.25M AAV to the only slightly less fake Tyreek Hill $30M to an incredibly real Justin Jefferson $35M in four years.
By my count, if it's $110 million fully guaranteed at signing for Jefferson, that would slightly trail T.J. Watt's 2021 deal after we adjust for cap inflation. Watt got $80 million fully guaranteed at signing, the modern-day equivalent of $112 million.
Justin Jefferson's Contract Rankings Total Value: $140M (1st) Average Salary: $35M (1st) Total Guarantee: $110M (1st) Guarantee at Sign: $88.7M (1st) Signing Bonus: $36.9M (1st) Year 1 Cash: $38M (1st) 2-Year Cash: $69.9M (1st) 3-Year Cash: $95.7M (1st) And oh by the way, he's…
NFL's highest-paid wide receivers: Who makes up top 10 after Justin Jefferson extension? https://t.co/Yk0BPH1wKD
Justin Jefferson just became the highest-paid non-QB in the NFL, but @AlbertBreer writes that the Eagles, Dolphins, Lions and Texans are the real winners because they signed their receivers earlier in the offseason https://t.co/xbT4vGR8HL
Jefferson gets $76 million in new practical guarantees and $95.7 million over years 1-3. Latter figure is the most for any non-QB in football (topping Chris Jones at $95.3 million). AAV is 13.7% of the cap. In line with guys like Fitz in 2011 and Megatron in 2012. https://t.co/Vj5pFdyBNx
Here’s everything you need to know about Justin Jefferson’s historic 4-year, $140M contract extension, including why it didn’t happen last year and all the trade speculation that was floating around. https://t.co/mvTvvj9NsW
Contract talks between the #Cowboys & WR CeeDee Lamb are expected to “speed up” now that WR Justin Jefferson’s extension is done, per @josinaanderson #NFL https://t.co/oluR3qUdt7
Here are the full Justin Jefferson contract details. There's no fluff or BS on the back end, and the first three years (and part of the fourth) are fully guaranteed as a practical matter at signing. https://t.co/AQuyBKlK6O
Justin Jefferson's historic contract extension had ramifications on one 49ers star player ... but not the one you think 👀 https://t.co/CW7VNKGMEb
Top paid RBs in the NFL: 🥇 CMC - $16M 🥈 Alvin Kamara - $15M 🥉Jonathan Taylor - $14M Top paid WRs in the NFL: 🥇Justin Jefferson - $35M 🥈AJ Brown - $32M 🥉Amon-Ra St. Brown - $30M https://t.co/pCKN3ZLefB
NEW: Justin Jefferson contract extension: What does it mean for Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill? https://t.co/iJvsiO86cg
So the #Vikings sign Justin Jefferson to a 4-year, $140M deal. As a #Packers fan, do YOU want one of their young up-and-coming WRs to become a Jefferson-esque star, or are you hoping Reed, Wicks, Watson, Doubs are all good but not great so you can re-sign two? Discussing NOW. https://t.co/6zUOq2wXxD
New All-22 on @TheNFLWire: The @TheVikingsWire just made Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Here's why it may actually be a bargain. https://t.co/d2eWU9k432
Justin Jefferson will make $35 million a year. Packers' 10 receivers will make a combined $12 million.
Contract talks between the #Cowboys and star WR CeeDee Lamb are expected to “speed up” following Justin Jefferson’s extension, per @josinaanderson https://t.co/karvAaHhjb
Justin Jefferson just agreed to a whopper of a contract that pays him more than some vet starting QBs get on an annual average and includes more guaranteed money than other QBs got. This deal has wide ranging ramifications… https://t.co/9eOB51xZ6d
Justin Jefferson's new deal through 2028 includes $110M guaranteed, $89M fully guaranteed at signing https://t.co/IxeeP3h7fk https://t.co/xwbutovXil
Average Salary % of League Salary Cap Rankings for WR Contracts 1. Tyreek Hill, 14.4% 2. Justin Jefferson, 13.7% 3. Davante Adams, 13.4% 4. Cooper Kupp, 12.8% 5. A.J. Brown, 12.5% 6. Amon-ra St. Brown, 11.7% 7. DK Metcalf, 11.5% 8. Deebo Samuel, 11.4% 9. KAylen Waddle, 11% 10.…
Joe Burrow: 5 years, $275 million Justin Jefferson: 5 years, $140 million Ja'Marr Chase up next. 2019 LSU was pretty good. https://t.co/5veepktbhS
NFL with young stud WRs: 6/3 - Justin Jefferson 4 for $140M 5/30 - Jaylen Waddle 3 for $85M 5/28 - Nico Collins 3 for $73M 4/25 - A.J. Brown 3 for $96M 4/24 - Amon-Ra St Brown 4 for $120M 4/15 - DeVonta Smith 3 for $75M Cowboys with CeeDee Lamb: https://t.co/vkD4rXUtaa
4-year, $140M extension for Justin Jefferson!🚨 Should he be the No. 1 pick in fantasy? https://t.co/JKOku4mNoa
4-year, $130M extension for Justin Jefferson.🚨 Would you draft him with the No. 1 overall pick? https://t.co/1u0VY1wWd1
Justin Jefferson on becoming the highest paid WR in NFL history: https://t.co/ztFlnbzZbx
Ja'Marr Chase made it clear he was waiting for Justin Jefferson to reset the WR market. He now has a salary floor. Structure may the biggest issue. The Bengals have only given traditional guarantees to Joe Burrow. Will the Bengals make another exception for Chase?
Justin Jefferson’s contract becomes an important benchmark in the negotiation between the Cowboys and WR CeeDee Lamb. The two sides, of course, need to be on same page: Is Jefferson’s contract the ceiling or floor to a Lamb summer extension? https://t.co/EdSNzLQA1t
Here was a @SportsCenter WR market breakdown from Friday - #Vikings were motivated to get Justin Jefferson done, and CeeDee Lamb was prepared to wait on that deal. Meanwhile, the #49ers and Brandon Aiyuk were not as far along. https://t.co/FtNp0VE7XE
On Tuesday , the rubber meets the financial road for CeeDee Lamb and the #Cowboys, as any absence this [mandatory] week = fines. June 4 was always the date to circle. With Justin Jefferson’s deal landing, the temperature turns up in Dallas. Also, ICYMI: https://t.co/YYnWiDXgfO https://t.co/cFowKmRgTX
Justin Jefferson was the first to announce his contract extension, via Instagram 🔥 https://t.co/Aqe6w7hEPp
A LAST LEAF FALLS #DallasCowboys BREAKING: #JustinJefferson Signs for $110 Million; No More CeeDee Lamb Contract Excuses? https://t.co/y4BfdBOtIz via @fishsports https://t.co/JoVqr27DCU
Justin Jefferson will average $35 million per year on his new deal. Marvin Harrison will make $35.3 million across the first four years of his new deal *combined*. No issue with paying great players, but this is one of the many reasons there were 16 WRs drafted in the top 100.
5 of the 8 highest-paid non-QBs are now WRs. CeeDee Lamb and Ja’Marr Chase could soon jump into the top 5 as well. The WR market is exploding, even during a year in which we had a historic draft class. There’s a strong case that WR is viewed by the league as the second most…
Justin Jefferson.... Worth every penny. https://t.co/DzLaccNO3i https://t.co/WuSP168IQw
Highest Average Paid #NFL Players 1-15: Quarterbacks ($55M-$37.5M) 16: Justin Jefferson, $35M Top #NFL Contract Guarantees 1-11: Quarterbacks ($230M-$126M) 12: Nick Bosa, $122.5M 13: Justin Jefferson $110M
Justin Jefferson: Signing four-year extension https://t.co/daWLyvt9gv
Eagles saw how many top WRs were up for new deals this offseason, acted quickly to lock up DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown. Brown signed a market-setting deal in April. Now, Jefferson is the highest-paid WR. https://t.co/cpprgXaQ8b
WR pay is exploding, with Justin Jefferson now making $35m per year. It turns rookie WRs, locked into low paying contracts for 3+ years, into lottery tickets https://t.co/l7ByCs2VL5
Highest-paid WRs in the NFL by average salary: 𝟏. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, $𝟑𝟓𝐌 2. A.J. Brown, $32M 3. Amon-Ra St. Brown, $30.0025M 4. Tyreek Hill, $30M 5. Jayden Waddle, $28.25M https://t.co/IbBtRjGOvU https://t.co/no1jsKIqh4
The off-season of the wide-receiver extensions continue. So far this off-seasons, multiple WRs have landed lucrative deals. The list includes: 🏈Justin Jefferson 🏈Jaylen Waddle 🏈Nico Collins 🏈Amon-Ra St. Brown 🏈A.J. Brown 🏈DeVonta Smith 🏈Jerry Jeudy 🏈Michael Pittman Still… https://t.co/dpJ8qEbqeR
Justin Jefferson announces his new contract… https://t.co/ZoUrFcns1X
Tyreek Hill seeing the Jefferson deal https://t.co/pqf9QyuU1V
Days after the Dolphins extended their top young WR, the Vikings reward Justin Jefferson accordingly. https://t.co/E2ZxGFkOmA
The day before last season kicked off, Justin Jefferson turned down a deal that would have paid him over $28 million per season, per sources. Jefferson bet on himself and the bet paid off. His four-year extension now averages $35 million per season. https://t.co/dpJ8qEbY4p
JUSTIN JEFFERSON WITH $110M GUARANTEED ‼️‼️‼️‼️ https://t.co/tkfVDT3d6T