Vikings have no plans to trade Justin Jefferson despite Kirk Cousins’ exit in 2024 NFL free agency, per report

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The Minnesota Vikings are entering a state of uncertainty at quarterback, recently agreeing to sign Sam Darnold as the first step in replacing Kirk Cousins. They are not, however, uncertain about Justin Jefferson’s standing in Minnesota, with no plans to trade the star wide receiver despite Cousins’ exit and questions about the wideout’s long-term contract, according to The Athletic.

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah “came close” to extending Jefferson ahead of the 2023 season, per Dianna Russini, and Adofo-Mensah firmly pushed back against the notion of a potential trade earlier this offseason, saying it’s never “crossed his mind” as a possibility. Jefferson is under contract with the Vikings through 2024, but he’s eligible for a new deal and believed to be seeking record compensation after a historic start to his career.

To be clear, there is a difference between a team refusing to trade a player and…


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Publish date : 2024-03-13 14:54:54

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