NEWS UPDATE: Justin Jefferson received a five-year, $175 million contract, making him the highest-paid quarterback with an average yearly salary of $37 million.

Before the start of the 2023 regular season, Jefferson was asked if he sought advice or information from other players who have gone through similar contract talks with their team:

“I’m in a different situation. I’ve done something that no one has ever done in the history of the game. So my situation is a little bit different than everyone else’s. Of course, I’m going into my fourth year, trying to talk about contract two years early. There’s so many different parts that go in towards it. That’s why I leave it up to my agent and just keep my mindset on the field.”

Tyreek Hill is currently the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL with a $30 million average annual salary. The highest-paid non-quarterback is Nick Bosa with a $34 million average annual salary after he signed a five-year, $170 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers in September.

In addition to Jefferson’s contract, the Vikings have to figure out what they are doing at quarterback this offseason. Kirk Cousins is set to become a free agent coming off a torn Achilles.

Cousins has expressed hope that he can stay in Minnesota, but the organization has to make a decision with free agency set to begin on March 13.