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It’s the first Monday of June, a day that will now forever be remembered as “Justin Jefferson Day” and that’s because the Vikings receiver just signed one of the biggest contracts in NFL history, so happy “Justin Jefferson Day” everyone!
We’ll be breaking down Jefferson’s deal in today’s newsletter, plus we’ll be ranking ALL eight NFL divisions from first to worst. We’ll also be taking a look at the eight teams that gained the most salary cap space thanks to the NFL’s June 1 rule.
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1. Justin Jefferson gets paid: Receiver lands historical deal from Vikings
The drama between Justin Jefferson and the Vikings is finally over. The two sides agreed to a new contract on Monday and it was definitely worth the wait for Jefferson, who landed a historical deal that will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Jefferson called it the deal he’s been waiting for since he was a “little kid.”
Here’s what you need to know:
Jefferson’s historical deal pays him $35 million per year. Jefferson signed a four-year extension with the Vikings that’s reportedly worth a total of $140 million, including $110 million in guaranteed money. With an average of $35 million per year, not only does this new deal move him past A.J. Brown ($32 million) as the NFL’s highest-paid receiver, but it also moves him past Nick Bosa ($34 million per year) as the league’s highest-paid non-QB. Jefferson is now under contract through the 2028 season. Why the Vikings were willing to give Jefferson so much money. This one’s obvious: The Vikings paid up because Jefferson has been one of the best…
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Author : John Breech
Publish date : 2024-06-03 17:00:31
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