NFL Rumors & News: Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert, Saquon Barkley (2023 Fantasy Football)

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Justin Jefferson and Vikings having ongoing talks regarding contract

Justin Jefferson and the Vikings’ front office are having ongoing talks regarding a new contract.

Fantasy Impact

Jefferson is present at training camp despite looking for a contract extension after the Vikings exercised his fifth-year option. His future contract is likely going to reset the wide receiver market and make Jefferson the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL.

Jesse Garcia

Justin Herbert signs massive five-year extension

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, QB Justin Herbert is signing a five-year extension with the Los Angeles Chargers worth $262.5 million with guarantees added as well.

Fantasy Impact

Herbert signs the largest contract in NFL history in terms of average per year, coming in at $52.5 million. Herbert is the third QB to reset the market this offseason. In three seasons, Herbert has thrown for 14,089 yards and 94 touchdowns, earning Rookie of the Year and a Pro Bowl in the process. Now Herbert is locked in through 2029, and Joe Burrow is likely next in line for a big deal.

Jordan Epp

Saquon Barkley signs 1-year, $11 million deal with Giants

After threatening to hold out through training camp and potentially the 2023 season, Saquon has a deal. He signed a one-year deal worth up to $11 million with the Giants, beating the franchise tag. Included is a $2 million signing bonus.

Fantasy Impact

This is the news fantasy managers have been longing to hear. While it’s not the long-term contract many hoped for, it does ease the tension for this year. Barkley will be at training camp and won’t be holding out, so any potential discount there was in drafts when Barkley threatened to hold out is now gone. Saquon will likely be taken around the turn of the first and second round in fantasy drafts, which is fair value given his talent and upside as a premier back in the NFL. He’s a top tier RB1 once again.

Garrett Ball