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Jets Lock In Future Stars with Fifth-Year Options

4/21/2025

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The New York Jets are making a bold statement by exercising the fifth-year options for their standout 2022 first-round picks: cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receiver Garrett Wilson, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. With contracts now extending through 2026, Gardner will earn $20.1 million, Wilson $16.8 million, and Johnson $13.4 million, showcasing the team's dedication to their future stars.

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The New York Jets are making a bold statement by exercising the fifth-year options for their standout 2022 first-round picks: cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receiver Garrett Wilson, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. With contracts now extending through 2026, Gardner will earn $20.1 million, Wilson $16.8 million, and Johnson $13.4 million, showcasing the team's dedication to their future stars.