NFL Trade Rumor: Las Vegas Raiders might be eyeing $140M Minnesota Vikings' star wide receiver

Times of India Published Jul 20, 2026 Reviewed Jul 20, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Justin Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver, signed a four-year contract worth $140 million, making him one of the highest-paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL.

140000000 USD · Justin Jefferson's four-year contract

The Las Vegas Raiders traded a first-round and a second-round draft pick to the Green Bay Packers in 2022 to acquire 29-year-old wide receiver Davante Adams.

2 draft picks · Las Vegas Raiders' trade compensation to Green Bay Packers

CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell reported that the Las Vegas Raiders could be a potential landing spot for Justin Jefferson to pair him with rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

1 draft pick · Fernando Mendoza's draft position

The Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver Justin Jefferson has found his name linked to trade rumors in the last few weeks. While the team has not confirmed a trade yet, as per NFL insiders, it seems the Las Vegas Raiders could be a potential landing spot for the star player.CategoryDetailsPlayerJustin JeffersonCurrent TeamMinnesota VikingsRumored TeamsLas Vegas RaidersContract Status3 Years Remaining (UFA in 2029)Salary Cap Hit (New Team)Highly Expensive (Taking on an average of roughly $30M annually in future base salary/bonuses)Trade LikelihoodLow to ModerateLatest Insider UpdateLas Vegas Raiders could be a potential landing spot for the star player to pair him with rookie QB Fernando MendozaPotential ReturnHistoric premium draft capital (Projected at multiple first-round draft picks or an elite player like Maxx Crosby)Which teams are interested in Justin Jefferson?The Minnesota Vikings’ popular wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been linked to several rival teams in the last few weeks.It seems the Las Vegas Raiders could be eyeing the star player.What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?A few hours ago, CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell noted in a recent report, “It's hard to project how the NFL landscape will look years down the road, but the Raiders make plenty of sense for a multitude of reasons.

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, will need a true WR1 to complement All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers, and Las Vegas has shown a willingness to trade for a superstar wide receiver at the back of the end their 20s:”The report added, “The Raiders traded a first-round draft choice and a second-round draft choice to the Green Bay Packers in 2022 in exchange for a 29-year-old Davante Adams.

They'll make a similar effort to go all in on their offensive core of Mendoza, Bowers and 2025 sixth overall pick running back Ashton Jeanty.”Contract details and salary cap implicationsThe Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver Justin Jefferson is one of the highest paid non quarterbacks in the league with a four year deal worth a whopping $140 million.For the Las Vegas Raiders, trading for Justin Jefferson would mean only absorbing his remaining base salary and active bonuses.The star player’s past pro-rated signing bonuses stay with Minnesota Vikings as the team would be hit with a massive dead cap hit from accelerating his remaining signing bonuses.How will the trade impact the team?For the Las Vegas Raiders, trading for Justin Jefferson lands the team an elite tier receiver to completely transform the team’s passing game.But signing Justin Jefferson will be pretty expensive as his contract will lead to the las Vegas Raiders severely limiting. free agency flexibilityGet the latest Sports News and Live updates.

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