Robert Saleh confident Jets will get deal done with Quinnen Williams
Jets Coach Confident in Extension Deal with Quinnen Williams
Jets coach Robert Saleh has expressed confidence that a deal will be done between the team and all-pro defensive lineman Quinnen Williams before training camp. Williams has not been present at voluntary offseason programming while awaiting his contract extension. Saleh stated that he, Williams, and everyone else involved are eager to get the deal done as soon as possible, but that he will leave it to the business side to handle. Williams is currently in the final year of his rookie contract and is slated to make $9.6 million this season. The market for defensive linemen has been active in recent months, with Dexter Lawrence of the Giants, Jeffery Simmons of the Titans, and Daron Payne of the Commanders all receiving contract extensions that pay them between $22.5 million-$23.5 million per year.
FAQs:
What is Quinnen Williams’ current contract status with the Jets?
Williams is in the final year of his rookie contract and is due to make $9.6 million this season.
Why has Quinnen Williams not been at voluntary offseason programming?
Williams is currently awaiting a contract extension from the Jets.
What is the current market for defensive linemen contracts?
Recent contracts for defensive linemen have paid between $22.5 million-$23.5 million per year.
Has linebacker C.J. Mosley spoken to the team about restructuring his contract?
Mosley has confirmed that the team has spoken to his agent about potentially reworking his contract to lower his salary-cap figure of $21.5 million.
Who was present at Jets practice on Tuesday?
Former offensive coordinator Paul Hackett was present at practice to watch his son Nathaniel, who is the Jets’ new offensive coordinator. Hackett spent a portion of practice speaking with owner Woody Johnson.
Quinnen Williams deal with the Jets: Robert Saleh optimistic about successful negotiations.
Jets coach Robert Saleh has expressed confidence that the contract negotiations between the team and star defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will get done before training camp. This comes as Williams has not attended the voluntary offseason program due to awaiting a contract extension. “I’ll let the business guys handle all that. It’s going to get done. He’ll be here for camp. He’ll be ready to roll,” Saleh stated, adding that Williams is expected to be the same high-performing player he was a year ago. Williams had 12 sacks last season and was named first-team All-Pro.
Williams is currently in the final year of his rookie contract and due to make $9.6 million this season. Recent months have seen the defensive tackle market heat up, with the Giants’ Dexter Lawrence, the Titans’ Jeffrey Simmons, and the Commanders’ Daron Payne all receiving major contract extensions that pay them between $22.5 million and $23.5 million per year.
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