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When the Minnesota Vikings opted not to bring back Kirk Cousins, it allowed them to open up present and future cap space in anticipation of a historic deal for Justin Jefferson.
The deal came down on Monday when NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Jefferson agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension with $110 million guaranteed that ties him to the Vikings through 2028.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jefferson will receive $88.7 million fully guaranteed at signing.
Jefferson's new contract makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with an average salary of $35 million.