Monday introduced phrase that Vikings large receiver Justin Jefferson has signed a long-term contract extension and one other participant in line for a brand new deal mentioned his hopes of doing the identical later within the day.
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence mentioned that he’s holding his deal with the sphere as a result of he has “full perception that can handle itself and that’s not one thing I want to fret about” heading into his fourth NFL season. Whereas Lawrence isn’t anxious concerning the deal or staying away from OTAs in an try and pressure the difficulty, he wish to see issues get wrapped up earlier than the staff begins coaching camp this summer season.
“That will be perfect simply to place it behind us and hold shifting and be ok with that going into coaching camp,” Lawrence mentioned. “However both manner, like I mentioned earlier than, I’ve the identical job.”
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson mentioned final month that the staff and Lawrence’s representatives have been working tirelessly on a brand new deal. The break between OTAs and coaching camp affords an opportunity to push issues towards the end line so all concerned can put their full consideration on reversing course after the staff’s late collapse saved them out of the playoffs final season.
