The New York Jets averted a major problem on Thursday when they re-signed star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.
The contract is four years for $96 million, with $66 million guaranteed.
Quinnen Williams now is the first Jets’ player selected in round one to sign a second contract with the organization since Muhammad Wilkerson, whom they picked in 2011.
No Jets players selected in the first round from 2012-2018 had signed second contracts with the team.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 13, 2023
Quinnen Williams becomes the latest DT to sign a mega contract this offseason:
🏉 Quinnen Williams: 4-years, $96 million.
🏉 Jeffery Simmons: 4-years, $94M
🏉 Daron Payne: 4-years, $90M
🏉 Dexter Lawrence: 4-years, $90M
🏉 Javon Hargrave: 4-years, $84M
🏉 Ed Oliver: 4-years,…— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 13, 2023
Defensive linemen with 10+ sacks, 10+ tackles for a loss and 25+ QB hits last season
Nick Bosa
J.J. Watt
Chris Jones
Myles Garrett
Maxx Crosby
QUINNEN WILLIAMS pic.twitter.com/WAmoOQUW82— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) July 13, 2023
Williams had 12 sacks last year and has 27.5 over four seasons.