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Justin Jefferson cashed in yesterday.

Minnesota gave him four years, $140M. Biggest non-QB deal in NFL history.

Big picture: Justin Jefferson is the latest (and now richest) WR to sign massive a contract this offseason ...

• Nico Collins: 3 years, $72.5M 
• DeVonta Smith: 3, $75M
  
• Mike Evans: 5, $82.5M
  
• Jaylen Waddle: 3, $84.75M
  
• A.J. Brown: 3, $96M 
  
• Amon-Ra St. Brown: 4, $120M
  
• Jefferson: 4, $140M
  

The league is showing what it thinks of elite WRs.

Up next: Brandon Aiyuk, Ja'Marr Chase and CeeDee Lamb, who, based on production, is going to want Justin Jefferson money.

MORE: PROJECTING NEXT BIG WR DEALS

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