Justin Jefferson just reset the wide receiver market and replaced San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa as the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback in the process. The Minnesota Vikings signed Jefferson to a four-year, $140 million contract extension, averaging $35 million per year.
Bosa had become the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback last September right before the 2023 season started when he signed a five-year, $170 million extension, averaging $34 million per year, with non-quarterback records of $122.5 million in overall guarantees and $88 million fully guaranteed at signing. The standard at wide receiver was A.J. Brown’s recent three-year, $96 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, averaging $32 million per year. Brown set a wide receiver record with $84 million in guarantees. The $51 million fully guaranteed at signing was the second most ever for a wide receiver.
Jefferson’s deal establishes new wide receiver records for overall guarantees and the amount fully guaranteed at signing, respectively, with $110 million and $88.743 million. The $88.743 million is also the most ever fully guaranteed at signing for a non-quarterback.
Jefferson’s extension should be the catalyst for the Dallas Cowboys to sign CeeDee Lamb long term. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he wanted to see some more cards played first at the wide receiver position several weeks ago. There isn’t a bigger card for wide receivers than Jefferson getting a deal done.
Lamb, who is scheduled to make $17.991 million in 2024, is not attending the Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp this week (June 4-6) as he seeks a new contract. He is subject to a $101,716 fine if he misses all three days of the minicamp.
Lamb likely wants to be paid more than Jefferson’s $35 million per year after having the greatest receiving season in Cowboys history with 135 catches for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2023. His 135…
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Author : Joel Corry
Publish date : 2024-06-05 18:29:16
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