After a disappointing run last season, the Minnesota Vikings are hoping that the offseason can bring in enough help for the team to contend this year. Unfortunately, the price would have to be trading Justin Jefferson to another franchise.
Even though the Vikings started last season with a 1-4 skid, the team went on to win five straight games before Week 8. The team’s positive momentum changed for the worse when Kirk Cousin tore his Achilles tendon in a match against the Green Bay Packers in late October of last year.
Cousin’s injury caused head coach Kevin O’Connell to go through different quarterbacks to see which of them could work. By Week 18, the Vikings lost the chance to make the playoffs when they finished with a 7-10 record, placing them third in the NFC North division.
Why Trading Justin Jefferson is the Right Move For Minnesota Vikings
There’s no question Jefferson has been a boon for Minnesota during his time playing for the franchise. The thing is, his current situation with the team is projected to be a hindrance to their future. Aaron Schatz explains more in his article for ESPN:
“However, Jefferson’s salary just ballooned to $19.7 million because of his fifth-year option in 2024, and it’s going to be higher than that if the Vikings can sign him to a long-term extension. He is also making noise that he wants to know the team’s future quarterback plans before he signs that extension.
He probably wants Kirk Cousins back. Cousins had one of his best half-seasons in 2023, but giving him another long-term deal at age 35 might not be the best decision for Minnesota’s future. So why not just go for a total reset? Trade Jefferson for a couple of high draft picks. Use one of them to draft his replacement, the same way the Vikings traded away Stefon Diggs and used the pick they got in return to draft Jefferson,” Schatz wrote.
If the Vikings hope to contend next season, Jefferson might be a necessary sacrifice to make. Keep an eye out for Minnesota during free agency and the draft to see how they’re going to build their roster in the coming months.
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