A storyline somewhat flying under the radar this summer, reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Justin Jefferson has not yet locked in a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota opted into Jefferson’s fifth-year option about four months ago, meaning he’s attached to the Vikings books for the next two years, no matter what.
An Update on Justin Jefferson’s Contract Situation
Yet, thereafter, his extension talks have mainly consisted of both parties, the Vikings front office and Jefferson personally, insisting a deal will eventually unfold, with no one knowing a precise timetable.
