The Vikings Fired up a No-Brainer on Tuesday

Via perhaps the most predictable maneuver of the offseason, Minnesota Vikings face-of-franchise star Justin Jefferson is staying put — for at least two more seasons.

The Vikings scooped Jefferson from the 1st Round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and the team had a “decision” whether to exercise his fifth-year contractual option this spring. They did it.

Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) in action during the game against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted Tuesday, “The Vikings have officially exercised the fifth-year option for star WR Justin…