NEWS UPDATE: The Vikings’ ownership is currently delaying  Justin Jefferson contract Extension, according to Mike Florio.

An important topic of discussion for the Minnesota Vikings front office this offseason is coming to a decision regarding Kirk Cousins. However, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the general manager, is aware that signing Justin Jefferson to a long-term contract extension is more crucial than the quarterback position for Minnesota in the near future.

With Jefferson, the Vikings are a fantasy team for nearly any quarterback; without him, however, they are just a wintry destination with a passionate fan base housed in a state-of-the-art indoor stadium.

Hopefully, the Vikings can address Jefferson’s contract this offseason and find a solution to both their immediate and long-term QB problems. If not, the Vikings could lose the top receiver in the NFL to free agency in 2025.

It appears that both parties want to find a long-term solution this offseason after getting dangerously close to an extension before the 2023 season began.

But according to NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Vikings are taking a risk with Justin Jefferson.

“With Justin Jefferson, they are playing with fire on several fronts, and his patience will eventually run out. J.J. is incredibly patient, I can say that with confidence, but his tolerance has its limits. The structure remains the issue rather than the money. The Vikings are among the few teams that won’t provide a complete guarantee for any player other than Kirk Cousins after the first year of his contract. And you will have a problem with Justin Jefferson if you are not willing to grant him the same exception. In due course. “Well, I can’t believe what he turned down,” one may remark. The structure matters more than the money, and fans must hold ownership responsible. Due to the fact that these are established policies

This offseason, Jefferson is anticipated to ink the biggest deal ever for a non-quarterback in NFL history; however, the Vikings’ unwillingness to extend contract guarantees past the first year may be causing friction between the team’s best player and ownership. It’s never a good appearance.