Justin Jefferson reportedly became the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL after agreeing to a new four-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
The 25-year-old has shown he’s a once-in-a-generation player, racking up over 1,000 yards in every season he’s played – and he did this in just 10 games last year. He’s been the best receiver the Vikings have had since Randy Moss left 20 years ago, with them clearly keen to sign him to a huge extension.
But there’s a catch – Jefferson won’t sign unless the team has a plan for their quarterback. With rumours of Kirk Cousins leaving, it’s clear Jefferson wants the team to keep him around and sign him to an extension before he himself commits to the team long-term, according to NFL Network.
Jefferson has always backed Cousins, who’s put up some impressive numbers over the past few seasons. Cousins is set to become a free agent after playing last year under a one-year, $35 million deal.
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Cousins started 2023 strongly before an injury ended his season. Now, it seems the Vikings are on the hunt for a new long-term franchise quarterback.
Last season, Jefferson was very clear about who he wants throwing the ball to him. He said to the news people: “I definitely will always give that extra word for Kirko. And I feel like I really don’t have to voice my opinion that much. Just look at his play before he went down.”
“His leadership. His knowledge of the game. His awareness. There’s definitely something missing not having that main piece out there on the table.”
