Justin Jefferson wants to know Vikings’ plans at QB before signing extension, per report

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If Justin Jefferson remains in Minnesota, it appears that Kirk Cousins might be as well. The Minnesota Vikings star receiver reportedly wants to know the team’s plans at quarterback before he commits to a long-term deal, according to NFL Media. 

Jefferson has been an advocate for the team keeping Cousins, who is set to become a free agent after playing the 2023 season under a one-year, $35 million deal. Cousins was playing some of the best ball of his career this past season before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 8. 

Fortunately for Jefferson, it appears that Cousins may very well return to Minnesota. While he didn’t say he would take a hometown discount, Cousins said last month that he isn’t worried about money at this stage of his career. Structure, he said, is more important, which is one of the reasons why he wants to stay in Minnesota. 

More so, Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has also…


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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-02-13 18:23:31

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