'BOOM!'
Kay Adams labels Justin Jefferson ‘winner of the weekend’ after mega new deal as she reveals details of ‘morning call’
Jefferson makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the history of the NFL
KAY Adams has applauded Justin Jefferson for his record-breaking contract extension deal that he penned on Monday.
The FanDuel TV host, 37, spoke about her "morning call" for Monday's Up & Adams edition.
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Adams revealed during her FanDuel show that she and her producers met before the program.
They had a knockout game during the meeting to determine who had the best weekend.
But shortly after the members revealed what they did last weekend, a huge NFL extension occurred.
"20 seconds in and Justin Jefferson just got a $35 million a year contract," Adams said.
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"Boom!
"Winner of the weekend!"
Adams referred to Jefferson signing a four-year, $140 million contract extension, including $110 million guaranteed on Monday morning.
She also called the Vikings and the team's general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah winners as well for getting the deal done.
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Jefferson's deal makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the history of the NFL.
He'll be receiving $35 million per season.
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The 24-year-old Jefferson is just one of five players ever with 5,000-plus receiving yards in his first four seasons.
His 98.3 receiving yards per game is currently the most in NFL history.
Jefferson's best campaign came in 2022 when he led the league in receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809), winning the AP's Offensive Player of the Year award and earning his first All-Pro honor.
The 2020 first-round pick will enter 2024 with a new quarterback.
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Minnesota replaced signal-caller Kirk Cousins with free agent Sam Darnold and first-round pick J.J. McCarthy this offseason.
Jefferson can work his quarterbacks when the franchise begins their mandatory minicamp sessions on Tuesday.
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Kay Adams' career rise
Kay Adams is a fantasy football expert who shot to fame as the host of Good Morning Football in New York City for six years.
Having previously hosted fantasy-based shows, Adams took on the role of GMFB presenter when it launched in 2016.
And, along with Nate Burleson, Kyle Brandt, and Peter Schrager, she helped make that show one of the best in sports.
Adams left GMFB to pursue new ventures in 2022.
She relocated to Los Angeles and linked up with FanDuel to start a self-titled show - Up and Adams.
Her latest program airs on weekdays at 11 am ET, sometimes from special locations such as the Super Bowl or Kentucky Derby.
He enters this season with 392 receptions for 5,899 yards and 30 touchdowns in his career.
Up & Adams airs on weekdays at 11 am ET