The Minnesota Vikings have started the joint practice days without wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Ongoing contract talks are likely the reason for the superstar’s absence

Four seasons, four very good seasons: Justin Jefferson is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. The pass receiver would like to be rewarded accordingly.

Rumors have been circulating for months about a possible contract extension, which is likely to result in record sums.

However, the ink is not yet dry. As of today, Jefferson will still be playing on his rookie deal next season.

The Vikings have already picked up the fifth-year option, which is valid for the coming season and will earn Jefferson almost 20 million US dollars.

Vikings: Jefferson not at practice

After the season, the 24-year-old would currently be a free agent. However, Jefferson is likely to insist on planning security and want to agree a long-term deal early on.

According to consistent media reports, he therefore did not appear at the start of OTAs with the Vikings.

Not attending offseason workouts during contract discussions has been standard procedure in the NFL cosmos for several years.