VIKINGS HC KEVIN O’CONNELL ‘CONFIDENT’ ABOUT JUSTIN JEFFERSON SIGNING A LONG-TERM EXTENSION WITH THE VIKINGS

After losing star quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, the Minnesota Vikings made sure to be steadfast in developing a satisfactory deal for star wide receiver Justin Jefferson , to, make him stay with the Vikings. After making prominent picks in the draft and signings in the offseason, only one thing remained unchecked on the Vikings’ offseason now– Jefferson’s contract.

Around the league, when the teams are paying their receiver lucrative extensions, head coach Kevin O’Connell seems rather confident while talking about wideout Jefferson’s extension situation. During his recent appearance on the Up & Adams podcast, host Kay Adams asked the Vikings head coach about the franchise’s negotiation to sign the Pro Bowler in a long-term deal.

I know everything's gonna get worked out there. Justin knows the love and admiration that I have for him. He knows he's such a big part of what we do around here. That's on the field, that's off the field. [He] brings such a great energy to our building every single day. Kevin O’Connell told Kay Adams