Justin Jefferson Pitches Vikings Trade After $125 Million All-Pro’s Request

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is for the organization and its success, so naturally, he is a fitting salesman. The Vikings star put on his recruiter’s cap and made a pitch to Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.

Garrett, 29, has requested a trade from the Browns, who drafted him No. 1 overall in the 2017 draft.

Jefferson believes Garrett can be the missing piece the Vikings need.

“Myles, you know where to go, brother,” Jefferson said during an interview with USA Today Sports’ “Sports Seriously” on February 7. “We need about one, two extra pieces, and you’ll fill in that piece. We need you.”

Garrett recorded 14.0 sacks in 2024. He has recorded double-digit sacks in seven straight seasons, with his last shortcoming occurring in his rookie season

He is a six-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and was the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.

Garrett is heading into Year 4 of a five-year, $125 million contract. He has cap hits of $19.7 million in 2025 and $20.4 million in 2026, and he will count north of $40.9 million against the Browns’ books in 2027.