Insider Says Minnesota Vikings Intend to Pay Big for Another Wide Receiver

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Ted Schwerzler · Minnesota Sports Fan

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 ·

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Jordan Addison's next deal is in the MN Vikings plans

We're still a just under two years away from Jordan Addison landing his first contract extension. That doesn't mean it shouldn't already be a talking point. He has been dynamic since being taken 23rd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft . Local insider Darren "Doogie" Wolfson suggested on Skor North's Purple Daily that Minnesota intends to pay that freight.

"He is a number one receiver, but here, number two. Wait until you see the contract extension he will sign. The Vikings, have in their minds, this idea that they are going to pay Addison. Now could that change, could that shift? Sure. They feel like they hit on a first round pick. The idea is in a pass first offense in many ways, that you want two dynamic receivers. Jordan Addison can get one of those Garrett Wilson-type contracts. If not more. Terry McLaurin, $30 million a year-plus. He is that good."

As Wolfson alludes to, a lot can change in two years. That doesn't mean the Vikings don't understand the value they have in their second wideout, and he would immediately raise the bar for any other team.

The two deals that Wolfson noted as logical benchmarks include Garrett Wilson's four-year, $130 million pact and Terry McClaurin's three-year, $97 million deal . Both are good bets to be in the realm of what Addison may accept.

Across his first 32 games he already has 19 touchdowns. Addison has accumulated 1,786 yards on 133 receptions while playing in the shadow of Justin Jefferson. His ability makes it impossible for an opposing defense to try and scheme away one of Minnesota's top two wideouts.

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It seemed a bit unlikely that the Vikings could accommodate two big wide receiver contracts, but it's tough to overlook the impact he has on the offense. While T.J. Hockenson could be playing for a new deal this year , he has not lived up to the expectations set out for him when acquired from the Detroit Lions .

If it comes down to deciding which pass-catch is more important to the future of the offense, that decision may have already been made for the franchise.

Cap space opens up for Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota paired the Jefferson extension with one for star left tackle Christian Darrisaw last season . Addison getting his money three years later would set up opportunity to fit everyone under the salary cap. Although the Vikings have issues to work out on that front next year, they are currently projected to have $41 million in cap space for 2027 .

The hope too would be that J.J. McCarthy can be the real deal , and he would still be on his rookie deal at that point. Kevin O'Connell has done plenty with quarterbacks, but giving them elite pass-catching talent has been a large part of the equation.

If Addison can continue to produce, and avoid any further off-the-field issues , it makes plenty of sense for the team that drafted him to be the one that pays him. As of right now, Wolfson sees that as the intended course of action.

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