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A New Theory on Justin Jefferson’s Giant Price Tag

All major Minnesota Vikings’ offseason dominoes have fallen through mid-March — except Justin Jefferson’s contract extension.

A New Theory on Justin Jefferson’s Giant Price Tag

The Vikings entered the offseason with these four key items requiring resolution:

  1. Retain defensive coordinator Brian Flores
  2. Decide Kirk Cousins’ free-agent fate
  3. Decide Danielle Hunter’s free-agent fate
  4. Extend Justin Jefferson
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The first three are in the books, leaving Jefferson’s next contract still on the to-do list.

According to The Athletic’s Alec Lewis, more clarity may be available on Jefferson’s asking price, a deal that could eventually check in north of $30 million per season.