NFL
Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson
Minnesota Vikings, Wide Receiver
Age: 25y-11m-3d (Jan 16, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Louisiana State
Drafted: Round 1 (#22 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Ben Renzin (WME Sports)
2024 Cap Hit
$8,612,600
2024 Cash
$38,563,000
Career Earnings
$51,861,172
2024-2028 Rookie Extension (CURRENT)
Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to an historic 4 year, $140 million contract extension that includes $110M guaranteed for practical purposes, and $88.7M fully guaranteed at signing. At $35M per year, Jefferson becomes the highest average paid non-QB in NFL history at the time of signing. The 25-year-old receives a $36.9M signing bonus in 2024, and a fully guaranteed $30M option bonus in 2025, setting this up to be a 4 year, $125.7M contract practically speaking. Complete Breakdown
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $140,000,000
Average Salary:
$35,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$36,938,000
GTD at Sign:
$88,743,000
Total GTD:
$110,000,000
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
25 | $8,612,600 | 3.37% | $38,563,000 | $38,563,000 | $89,243,000 | |||||
| 2025 |
|
26 | $15,167,600 | 5.55% | $31,680,000 | $70,243,000 | $80,630,400 | |||||
| 2026 |
|
27 | $38,987,600 | 13.33% | $25,500,000 | $95,743,000 | $41,212,800 | |||||
| 2027 |
|
28 | $43,487,600 | 13.90% | $30,000,000 | $125,743,000 | $14,975,200 | |||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2028, 4 YR, $125,743,000; $7,487,600 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||||
| 2028 |
|
29 | $47,487,600 | 14.18% | $34,000,000 | $159,743,000 | $7,487,600 | |||||
| 2029 |
|
30 |
Void UFA |
$6,000,000 | 1.68% | - | $159,743,000 | - | ||||
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Option Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
25 | $1,125,000 | $37,438,000 | - | - | - | $38,563,000 | $38,563,000 | $159,743,000 | ||
| 2025 |
|
26 | $1,170,000 | - | $510,000 | $30,000,000 | - | $31,680,000 | $70,243,000 | $121,180,000 | ||
| 2026 |
|
27 | $24,990,000 | - | $510,000 | - | - | $25,500,000 | $95,743,000 | $89,500,000 | ||
| 2027 |
|
28 | $29,240,000 | - | $510,000 | - | $250,000 | $30,000,000 | $125,743,000 | $64,000,000 | ||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2028, 4 YR, $125,743,000; $7,487,600 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||||
| 2028 |
|
29 | $33,240,000 | - | $510,000 | - | $250,000 | $34,000,000 | $159,743,000 | $34,000,000 | ||
| 2029 |
|
30 |
Void |
- | - | - | - | - | - | $159,743,000 | - | |
Contract Notes
- $88.743M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2024 salary + 2025 compensation + $18.25 of 2026 salary)
- 2025 Option Bonus: $30M (guaranteed, must be exercised by the 3rd league day of 2025)
- Additional $7M of 2026 salary fully guarantees the 3rd league day of 2025 (injury guaranteed at signing)
- $14.257M of 2027 salary fully guarantees the 3rd league day of 2026 (injury guaranteed at signing)
- 2025-2028 Per Game Active Bonus: $510,000 ($30,000)
- Annual Workout Bonus: $250,000
- 2029 year automatically voids 23 days before the start of the 2029 league year
- $40.8M of 2024-2027 compensation is insured
Source:
Spotrac
2020-2024 Rookie
Justin Jefferson signed a 4 year , $13,122,805 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $7,103,856 signing bonus, $13,122,805 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,280,701. In 2024, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $19,743,000, while carrying a cap hit of $19,743,000 and a dead cap value of $19,743,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $13,122,805
Average Salary:
$3,280,701
Signing Bonus:
$7,103,856
GTD at Sign:
$13,122,805
Total GTD:
$13,122,805
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$51,861,172
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$7,889,226 |
$7,889,226 |
|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,206,491 |
$9,095,717 |
All NFL (2nd) |
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,802,982 |
$10,898,699 |
All NFL (1st) OPOY |
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,399,473 |
$13,298,172 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$38,563,000 |
$51,861,172 |
|
| Total |
$51,861,172 |
$51,861,172 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$31,680,000 |
||
| 2026 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$25,500,000 |
||
| 2027 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$30,000,000 |
||
| 2028 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$34,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$173,041,172 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$7,143,946 | $44,541,856 | - | - | - | $175,370 | $51,861,172 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
21 |
$610,000
|
$7,103,856 |
$175,370 |
$7,889,226 |
$7,889,226 |
||||
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$1,206,491
|
$1,206,491 |
$9,095,717 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$1,802,982
|
$1,802,982 |
$10,898,699 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$2,399,473
|
$2,399,473 |
$13,298,172 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$1,125,000
|
$37,438,000 |
$38,563,000 |
$51,861,172 |
|||||
| Total |
$7,143,946 |
$44,541,856 |
$175,370 |
$51,861,172 |
$51,861,172 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$1,170,000
|
$30,000,000 |
$31,680,000 |
||||||
| 2026 |
|
27 |
$24,990,000
|
$25,500,000 |
|||||||
| 2027 |
|
28 |
$29,240,000
|
$250,000 |
$30,000,000 |
||||||
| 2028 |
|
29 |
$33,240,000
|
$250,000 |
$34,000,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$95,783,946 |
$44,541,856 |
$30,000,000 |
$500,000 |
$175,370 |
$173,041,172 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$7,143,946 | $44,541,856 | - | - | - | $175,370 | $51,861,172 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
MIN |
6 - 12 | Hamstring |
-
Jun 03, 2024
Signed a 4 year $140 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Dec 29, 2023
Fined $13,659 Excessive Celebration against Detroit (DET)
-
Apr 25, 2023
Minnesota (MIN) exercised a $19.743M option for 2024
-
Jul 22, 2020
Signed a 4 year $13.122 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Apr 23, 2020
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#22 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2023 |
|
Excessive Celebration against Detroit (DET) | $13,659 | |
| Oct 06, 2023 |
|
Taunting against Carolina (CAR) | $10,927 | |
| Fines: 2 | $24,586 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MIN | 14 | 14 | 847 | 92.70 | 82 | 1,243 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | MIN | 10 | 9 | 550 | 85.30 | 68 | 1,074 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIN | 17 | 17 | 1,079 | 92.40 | 128 | 1,809 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIN | 17 | 17 | 1,014 | 88.90 | 108 | 1,616 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | MIN | 16 | 14 | 886 | 81.90 | 88 | 1,400 | 7 | 1 |
