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Well this is coming in a hurry!

purplefaithful
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The Minnesota Vikings must decide on Jordan Addison's fifth-year option by May 1, 2026, which is projected to cost approximately $17.5 million for the 2027 season. 

This decision is significant, as Addison's performance in the 2026 season will influence the Vikings' approach to a potential contract extension, with market comparisons suggesting a deal in the $25–30 million per year range.

AI

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

#1 · Mar 17, 8:04 AM
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I didn't realize it was that soon. I think they probably give him the 5th year option. It guarantees that $17.5M for the 2027 season, but it avoids having to commit to him long term. I think they need to see at least ONE season where he keeps his nose clean before they commit long term, which may not even be possible anyway, given how much we're paying Jefferson.

#2 · Mar 17, 8:40 AM
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MaroonBells wrote:
I didn't realize it was that soon. I think they probably give him the 5th year option. It guarantees that $17.5M for the 2027 season, but it avoids having to commit to him long term. I think they need to see at least ONE season where he keeps his nose clean before they commit long term, which may not even be possible anyway, given how much we're paying Jefferson.

I'm not sure they can keep him at that $$ amount either...It's why we probably draft a WR (again) this coming draft. I know Jettas re-structured, but it may not have been enough to impact keeping Addison in that $25-$30 range.

edited Mar 17, 2026 8:52 AM

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

#3 · Mar 17, 8:42 AM
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Highly doubt they pick it up considering they're going to be likely allocating a bunch of money to re-signing Kyler next year.

#4 · Mar 17, 8:54 AM
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CFIAvike wrote:
Highly doubt they pick it up considering they're going to be likely allocating a bunch of money to re-signing Kyler next year.

Lol! 

Hey, I hope the guy kills it for us... A great problem to have ;)

edited Mar 17, 2026 8:59 AM

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

#5 · Mar 17, 8:56 AM
MA
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Too bad Vikings can't add a clause to the option extension that has harsh penalties to Addison for turdish behavior.

#6 · Mar 17, 9:05 AM
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purplefaithful wrote:

I'm not sure they can keep him at that $$ amount either...It's why we probably draft a WR (again) this coming draft. I know Jettas re-structured, but it may not have been enough to impact keeping Addison in that $25-$30 range.

in this age of free agency and pass happy offenses.... you should be grabbing a WR in every draft,  sometimes more than 1.

Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?

#7 · Mar 17, 10:10 AM
comet52
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They'll pick it up.

#8 · Mar 17, 1:15 PM
WA
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Those thinking this is t automatic don’t understand things in general.

#9 · Mar 17, 2:17 PM
comet52
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Waterboy wrote:
Those thinking this is t automatic don’t understand things in general.
#10 · Mar 18, 5:55 AM
DA
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$17M for Addison in 2027 is dirt cheap. Of course you exercise that option.

#11 · Mar 18, 7:23 AM
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Addison is mostly excellent on Sundays when his number gets called. Always been a fan of his play and the Vikings would be really dumb not to pick this up. If they have $10M for Walkenson, they’d better have $17M for JA.

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