Green Bay Packers: Justin Jefferson’s Future With The Minnesota Vikings Gets Brutal Update

7The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings had an interesting 2023 campaign.  The Vikings had championship aspirations when the season started, however, numerous injuries derailed their season.  The Packers shocked everyone by not only making the playoffs in 2023, but advancing to the Divisional Round.

As teams start preparing for the 2024 season, the Vikings may be forced to move on from the best player on their team.

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Green Bay Packers: Justin Jefferson’s Future With The Minnesota Vikings Gets Brutal Update
By McQuade ArnoldFebruary 26, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read
Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings had an interesting 2023 campaign.  The Vikings had championship aspirations when the season started, however, numerous injuries derailed their season in.  The Packers shocked everyone by not only making the playoffs in 2023, but advancing to the Divisional Round.

As teams start preparing for the 2024 season, the Vikings may be forced to move on from the best player on their team.

 

The Green Bay Packers May Not Have To Face Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Twice A Season?
Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Holleran highlighted what exactly is taking place in Minnesota:

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to try to bring back Kirk Cousins in free agency, but will Justin Jefferson be on the team moving forward?

Minnesota is reportedly now considering a blockbuster trade offer for Jefferson, as he’s expected to negotiate for a historic wide receiver contract extension.

There is reportedly growing “steam” that Jefferson could be traded in a blockbuster move.

Pro Football Talk believes that Jefferson’s contract demands got even higher on Friday:

The Vikings probably wish they’d gotten receiver Justin Jefferson signed to a second contract before Friday. Whether they ever will remains to be seen.

The one fundamental truth about giving one of your own great players the contract he deserves is that the price will always go up if you wait. Always. As of Friday, with the salary cap shooting to $255.4 million per team, Jefferson’s price goes up even higher.
But perhaps the Vikings will not be the team that ends up paying Jefferson his record-setting contract.

It’ll be interesting to see where Jefferson lands this offseason, if he ends up being put on the trading block.