As the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday approaches, the Minnesota Vikings find themselves in a deep hole. Kirk Cousins, their starting quarterback for the past six years, is now with the Atlanta Falcons, leaving Minnesota with few good options at the position.
The Minnesota Vikings have been working all offseason on hammering out a deal for Justin Jefferson, and while Tyreek Hill previously set the parameters, there’s a new leader in the clubhouse.
Could the Minnesota Vikings end up trading wide receiver Justin Jefferson during the NFL Draft? Jefferson is preparing to enter the final year of his deal, and the Vikings don’t seem to have made much progression in contract negotiations with him.
Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin OÕConnell and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during warmups prior to the game at Lumen Field.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has popped up in NFL trade rumors in advance of the 2024 NFL Draft. Linked as a potential trade candidate in mock drafts in order for Minnesota to acquire the quarterback of its choosing, NFL teams reportedly recognize the actual cost of landing Jefferson would be much higher.
Here are three potential trade destinations for 1,000-yard receiver and Minnesota Viking Justin Jefferson with this year’s NFL Draft upcoming. It’s worth noting that the star wideout was missing voluntary workouts this week so this could indicate that he’s waiting on a new contract.
The Minnesota Vikings have two ginormous items in their orbit this week: a) The 2024 NFL Draft, on the whole b) Finalizing Justin Jefferson’s contract extension.
Lately, Justin Jefferson, the superstar wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, has been making waves around town. From catching the action courtside at the Timberwolves playoff game, to showcasing his impressive arm on Sunday at US Bank Stadium, he’s been keeping busy.
Oct 8, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Since the beginning of the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason, two very real realities have been expected to play out. They are expected to take a quarterback during the NFL Draft, and they are expected to sign Justin Jefferson over the offseason.
Earlier this week, we boiled down the situation with the Vikings and receiver Justin Jefferson to a very simple proposition: Pay him or trade him. If they're going to trade him (and they've insisted they won't), another team will have to pay him.
As we edge closer to the NFL Draft, the variety and intensity of predictions increase, featuring some bold predictions. Notably, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell annually shakes things up with his mock draft by proposing trades for each pick.
The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns has officially tipped off at Target Center and the atmosphere to start game 1 is absolutely wild. Weird Question:
As is tradition a few days before the NFL draft, the rumor mill is abuzz with reports that are powerful enough to shift the betting markets.
Justin Jefferson’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Jefferson is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. He is widely considered to be the best receiver in the league today, and he has already set plenty of records early in his career.
The Minnesota Vikings still have not reached a long-term agreement with wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and they are running out of time. Jefferson is entering the final year of his deal and has been more than patient with the Vikings, who, for some reason, continue to drag their feet when it comes to extending the superstar pass-catcher.
The Minnesota Vikings have not yet reached an extension with wide receiver Justin Jefferson, even though Jefferson is headed into the final year of his deal.
NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk suggested on Tuesday that the Minnesota Vikings may not have completely slammed the door shut on trading star wide receiver Justin Jefferson either before or during the upcoming NFL Draft.
Several of the league’s top players declined to show up on day one of spring workout programs – including Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson. The former first-round wide receiver is hoping to lock down a long-term contract with the team and he’s using whatever leverage he can to make it happen before the 2024 season.
Jefferson did not report to the first day of the Vikings’ offseason program Monday. It should be noted Jefferson did not show for Vikings voluntary work last year but reported for minicamp.
Justin Jefferson did not report on Monday for the start of the Minnesota Vikings’ voluntary offseason workout program, the team’s head coach Kevin O’Connell told the media.
Justin Jefferson sent the Minnesota Vikings front office a message following his action (or inaction) on Monday. The Vikings held their first offseason workout not long after reports surfaced the Philadelphia Eagles took care of their No.
According to Kevin Seifert, Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell confirmed that star WR Justin Jefferson was not present for the first day of the voluntary offseason program as he seeks a new contract from the team.
He was a long shot to begin with, but you can cross Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson off the list of potential wide receiver trade targets for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated continues to believe that star wide receiver Justin Jefferson "will be on the Vikings' roster for the foreseeable future."
Could the Kansas City Chiefs make a push for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson? Jefferson is still without a new contract as he enters the final year of his deal, which has prompted trade speculation.
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is due for a few bucks upcoming.
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