NFL Trade Rumor: $109M Minnesota Vikings WR linked to Bills, Chiefs and Jets amid ankle injury (Image via Pinterest: Minnesota Vikings logo and Buffalo Bills logo)
As if sitting out the Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins wasn’t enough. Justin Jefferson has proven himself one of the league’s premier wide receivers since entering the NFL with Minnesota in 2020. As per Spotrac, Justin Jefferson agreed to a historic four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. The deal includes $110 million in guaranteed money for practical purposes and $88 million fully guaranteed at signing. At $35 million per year, Jefferson became the highest average-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at the time of signing. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Jefferson received a $36 million signing bonus in 2024 and a fully guaranteed $30 million option in 2025, making his contract a four-year, $125 million deal in practical terms. His potential out year is 2028. He becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2029. Category Details Player Name Justin Jefferson Current Franchise Minnesota Vikings Proposed Destinations Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets Contract Status 2026 is the third year of his 2024 contract Contract Value He signed a four-year, $140 million contract, including $88 million in fully guaranteed money, with an average annual income of $35 million 2026 Earnings & Cap Hit In 2026, he is scheduled to earn a $1.21 base salary, a $23 million signing bonus, and a $250,000 workout bonus while carrying a $21 million cap hit Years Left On The Contract UFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2029, two years left. Career Earnings $109 million over 7 NFL seasons with one team [Minnesota Vikings]. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Justin Jefferson’s future with the Minnesota Vikings is under intense scrutiny now. All thanks to an X post linking the star wide receiver to the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and New York Jets. The post suggested that Jefferson wanted a trade to any one of these teams. His trade rumors come amidst his ankle injury. His unavailability is uncertain. Anyhow, reports linking Jefferson to these three AFC teams are trade speculation, and any deal, if there is any, would be a blockbuster one for the Vikings and the teams reportedly interested in acquiring him. His impeccable production and elite importance to the Vikings make any trade discussion about his future a massive broadcasting topic of discussion. The Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and New York Jets have emerged as the three teams most linked to the four-time Pro Bowler. These rumored links certainly invite speculation about how his presence might affect each team’s offensive stance. The Bills could be viewed as a potential destination for a star receiver like Jefferson. The Chiefs have a history of building their much-talked-about passing game around elite offensive talent. The Jets may have to consider the financial and roster implications if they choose to pursue a player with Jefferson’s contract. Anyhow, linking an elite wide receiver like him to any of the three teams doesn’t mean a formal offer has come his way or that the Minnesota Vikings are willing to trade him. “It’s a prank post meant to trick people into thinking Jefferson wants out of Minnesota. Nobody has suggested this in actuality. We have no idea how Jefferson feels about being with the Vikings, but this ‘report’ is bogus. Still, if there is any inkling of a trade happening in his universe, here are his contract details. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
As per USA TODAY’s Cory Woodroof, fake insider Richard Johnson shared the Justin Jefferson trade rumor post. It’s not real,” USA TODAY’s Cory Woodroof wrote.