Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson must be feeling ecstatic about the recent developments among top receivers around the league. Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles secured three of the premier receivers in the league with record-setting contracts. Amon-Ra St. Brown’s four-year deal worth $120 million initially made him the highest-paid wide receiver, but the Eagles quickly topped that by extending Brown for $32 million per season across three years. Additionally, the Eagles re-signed DeVonta Smith on a three-year contract worth $75 million, with $51 million guaranteed. With Jefferson eligible for an extension after earning just $2.4 million last season, it’s clear that he’s in line for a significant payday. As one of th

e most prolific receivers in the sport, Jefferson is poised to reset the market at the position. Despite facing inconsistent quarterback play in Minnesota, Jefferson still managed to put up impressive numbers last season, catching 68 passes for 1,074 yards and five touchdowns. Former NFL Executive of The Year Jeff Diamond believes Jefferson will become the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback, surpassing recent contracts like Aaron Donald’s and Nick Bosa’s. Spotrac projects Jefferson could command a four-year deal worth $129.97 million, averaging $32.5 million per season, surpassing Brown’s contract. As the Vikings plan for their future, locking in Jefferson to a historic extension seems like a logical move. While it remains to be seen if a long-term pact will be reached, the longer Jefferson remains unsigned, the higher his value is likely to rise.”