EAGAN, Minn. -- Justin Jefferson re-joined his teammates on the practice field Tuesday morning. And a few hours later, the Minnesota Vikings' All-Pro wide receiver pledged to be with them when training camp opens in July -- whether or not he has agreed to a contract extension by then.
"Will I be here?" Jefferson said. "Oh yeah. Yeah."
Jefferson has two years remaining on a rookie contract that would pay him $2.4 million in 2023 and $19.7 million in 2024. He skipped the voluntary portion of the Vikings' offseason program, including all of their OTAs, as his agent entered negotiations on a new deal that could make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.