The Minnesota Vikings have secured the services of Justin Jefferson for many more years by making the star wide receiver an offer he simply couldn’t refuse, in a deal that’s expected to change the WR market in the NFL.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings are handing Jefferson a four-year, $140 million contract extension. The agreement reportedly includes $110 million guaranteed and $88.743 million due at signing.
At the moment of writing this article, is a deal that makes Jefferson the highest-paid WR ever but also the best-paid non-QB in NFL history.
At 24, Jefferson has definitely given Minnesota reasons to break the bank, so it will be interesting to see how he responds to this massive extension. Let’s break down the numbers of the deal on a monthly and daily basis.
Justin Jefferson, wide receiver of the Minnesota Vikings.
Breaking down Justin Jefferson’s salary at Vikings
Taking into consideration the four-year deal worth $140 million he signed with the Minnesota Vikings, Justin Jefferson’s money average per year is $35 million. That means the deal is worth $2.9 million per month.
If we further break down Jefferson’s salary, it would look like this: $729k per week; $104k per day; $4.3k per hour; $72 per minute; or $1.2 per second.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
