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O'Connell: Vikings never considered trading Justin Jefferson

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EAGAN, Minn. -- Tuesday was a day for celebration at the Minnesota Vikings' practice facility. With the ink still fresh on Justin Jefferson's new four-year, $140 million contract extension, the Vikings paraded Jefferson throughout the building.

Players erupted when he walked into the locker room. A news conference took place in the team's indoor media facility, an area where they typically introduce draft picks -- an exercise Jefferson missed out on during the 2020 pandemic offseason.

"This was a really cool day to be a part of," coach Kevin O'Connell said, "and one that we've been looking forward to for a very long time.