Justin Jefferson Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is absent from voluntary organized team activities this week, according to reports. Head coach Kevin O'Connell discussed Jefferson's absence with reporters, stating that he has been speaking with the star receiver regularly and that he hopes to see Jefferson "as soon as possible." The Vikings have a mandatory minicamp on June 13 and 14. While Jefferson skipping OTAs is worth noting, his absence at the mid-June mandatory minicamp would be a much bigger deal. Jefferson is likely angling for a contract extension, as he will play the 2023 season on the fourth year of his rookie contract. As one of the top wideouts in the league, Jefferson should become one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL when he does finally ink an extension.

May. 30th • 9:28 PM

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reaffirmed the importance of a new deal for wide receiver Justin Jefferson. However, he's unsure when a new contract could be finalized. "I don't know if I'd put a timeline on it," stated O'Connell during a conversation with Mike Florio of Pro Football Focus. "We'll work through that process here over the rest of this spring on into Summer." Jefferson is coming off an explosive year, finishing 2022-23 with 1,809 yards and eight touchdowns off 128 catches. He also added another score on the run. Without question, the 24-year-old will be the top fantasy selection in many drafts heading into the season. Considering he's had a year to learn O'Connell's system, he may be even more potent.

May. 13th • 9:35 PM

The Minnesota Vikings exercised superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson's fifth-year option on Tuesday. It keeps the All-Pro wideout under contract with the team until 2024 when he will make around $20 million before becoming an unrestricted free agent in the subsequent season. It's no secret that Minnesota will likely have to make Jefferson the highest-paid player at his position if they want to retain him when the time for extension talks inevitably arises. That discussion could happen as early as this summer as the Vikings aim to lock up their 23-year-old franchise centerpiece for the future. On the heels of fantasy's overall WR1 season, Jefferson looks to build on his excellence as a cinch pick early in Round 1 across all fantasy formats.

Apr. 25th • 6:16 PM