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Top Minnesota Athletes' Salaries Compared to Justin Jefferson's New Contract

Highlights
  • Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson signed a four-year extension worth $140 million.
  • WCCO investigates how Jefferson's new contract stacks up against other notable Minnesota athletes.
  • Exploring the top-paid athletes in Minnesota sports.
Story

Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson signed a four-year extension worth $140 million, with $110 million guaranteed. He faced the media for the first time with his parents present. WCCO compared his contract to other top-paid Minnesota athletes, including Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves with a $245 million five-year deal and Carlos Correa of the Twins with a $200 million six-year contract. Jefferson, along with Towns and Edwards, is on track to become one of the highest-paid Minnesota athletes. Jeff Wagner, a general assignment reporter at WCCO-TV, anchors the Saturday evening newscasts.

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