Rich Cimini July 13, 2023, 3:23 p.m. Reading: 4 min.
The deal makes him the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, and contains the highest guarantee in club history.
FLORHAM PARK — Los New York Jets They have put the lock on the defensive tackle All-Pro, Quinnen Williamsthanks to a four-year, $96 million contract extension that includes $66 million guaranteed, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN this Thursday.
It is the largest guarantee in franchise history, surpassing that received by the linebacker. C.J. Mosley than $51 million as a free agent in 2019.
WilliamsThe 25-year-old had a year left on his rookie contract but is now linked with the club through the 2027 campaign.
Quinnen Williams is now the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL, in terms of average annual salary.AP Photo
The extension converts to Williams the second highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL, based on the average annual value of your agreement. At $24 million per year, it exceeds Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans (23.5 million dollars annually) to settle in second place, only behind the star of Los Angeles Rams, Aaron Donald (31.7 million dollars annually).
Los Jets now have two of the highest paid players in their respective positions in Williams and the quarterback Aaron Rodgers (50.3 million dollars annually), whom they acquired through the exchange in April, from the Green Bay Packers.
Williams skipped the voluntary phase of offseason work with the Jetswhile the parties negotiated the agreement. On more than one occasion, he’s vented his frustration on social media as other frontline defensive tackles got lucrative contract extensions. He erased the Jets from his Twitter bio, changing it to, “Defensive tackle for….”. He restored the Jets in his biography this Thursday, shortly after the news of his extension was given.
In the current campaign recess, Simmons, Dexter Lawrence (New York Giants) y Daron Payne (Washington Commanders) new agreements were signed, all of them in the range of 22.5 million dollars per year to 23.5 million dollars per year. Simmons, Lawrence y Williams they were first-round picks in 2019.
Los Jets they renewed with the brother of Williamsel linebacker Quincy Williamsthis offseason to a three-year, $18 million contract.
Publicly, officials of the Jets They remained optimistic throughout the process, vowing to reach a conclusion even though the parties left for at least April and May without speaking, according to a source. the head coach Robert Saleh he said, “It’s going to get done. He’ll be here for training camp, he’ll be ready to play, and when he is, I’m sure he’ll be the same guy he was a year ago.”
The defense of the Jetswhich finished fourth last season in yards allowed and points scored allowed, now retains one of its mainstays for the foreseeable future.
Set aside the money, the deal with Williams It is also significant because the Jets they are not known for retaining their high recruits. They are the only team that did not renew any of their first-round picks from 2012-2018 to a second contract, according to data from ESPN Stats & Information. The last to get an extension had been the defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkersonelected in 2011.
This is the first time that the general manager Joe Douglaswho took over the reins in 2019, has re-signed with a draft pick from the Jets with a multi-year extension. Of the 55 draft picks from 2012-2018, only two received multiyear extensions: wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (6th round in 2014) and guard Brian Winters (third round in 2013). Those agreements came before Douglas.
After solid seasons in 2020 and 2021, Williams exploded in 2022, finishing first on the team with 12 sacks (third among interior defensive linemen in the NFL). His rushing percentage (13.4 percent) was the highest among interior defensive linemen, according to NextGen Stats.
Williams was elected to his first Pro Bowl and designated All-Pro first team. defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich he described it as “one of the best defensive performances… I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen some really, really good players.”
Ulbrich compared to Williams with his former teammate with the san francisco 49ers, Bryant Younga four-time defensive tackle selected to the Pro Bowl who was exalted to Hall of Fame in February.
Williams was selected third overall in 2019, the last draft of Mike Maccagnan as general manager of the franchise. The ex All-American of Alabama accumulates 27.5 sacks in 57 career games.
“We all love Quinn“, stated Douglas at the end of the season. “He’s 25 years old, he’s had a fantastic season. We still think there’s a lot of potential for him. We want Quinn here”.
2023-07-13 19:30:23
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