The top remaining priority in what has been a busy Jets offseason is finalizing a new deal for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. That process has taken longer than many expected, but the situation appears to still be in a relatively good place. 
Brian Costello and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post note that both sides remain confident an extension will be agreed to, potentially before mandatory minicamp in mid-June. They add that team and player are not believed to be “that far apart” on contract terms, an encouraging sign which points to an agreement being reached to keep the All-Pro in New York for the long-term future.
Williams, 25, put himself in line for a massive extension in 2022. He earned his first career All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods by totaling 55 stops, 12 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. He is due $9.59MM this season on the fifth-year option, but a multi-year deal will check in at a much larger figure than that, especially given the upward movement seen in the DT market this offseason. Deals signed by Dexter Lawrence, Daron Payne and Jeffery Simmons have all averaged either $22.5MM or $23.5MM per year with at least $60MM in gurantees.
Williams could command such a rate on a four- or five-year deal, given his age and production. The former third overall pick has been away from the Jets’ OTAs, however, and he recently removed all mention of the team on his social media pages amidst contract talks. That, in turn, came not long after a report remerged that the two sides were not close on terms.
Today’s update is certainly more encouraging, though, as Williams and the Jets continue to look to take care of their long-term future with each other this spring. New York currently sits near the bottom of the league in terms of cap space, but plenty of roster moves are yet to be made this offseason aimed at freeing up financial flexibility. Given the team’s expectations for immediate success in 2023, Williams figures to play a large role in their performance at the start of the Aaron Rodgers era and beyond. A deal securing his status as one the team’s top investments may not be far away.
The Jets…lol
YOU… lol
It’s going to be hilarious when they start 0/4 this season.
So much unfounded love for a team that lives in the AFC East basement and hasn’t made a playoff game in 12 years.
“We have Super Bowl aspirations” lol cool. So do the cards, Bucs and falcons… get in line.
So true! We all know how this story will end. J E T S = J O K E S .
It’s going to be real funny when you realize your stupid comment didn’t come true
Which jet stole your girl man lol
Obv the jets are gonna be way better than they have recently. Their D was top 5 last year and return everyone. They won 7 games with the worst QB play in the league so add in a motivated Aaron Rodgers and obviously there is room for optimism.
Comparing to the cards and falcons?? Have fun hanging with Idzik dumb dumb
He doesn’t know yet!
What a bunch of haters! It’s going to be a great season. Signing Q will be great for team. Need that guy in OTAs. Love the McDonald pick.