The Jets kicked off the offseason faced with a tough puzzle: how to lock down both 2022 Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year—Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner—without tying up cap space too early. So rather than immediate long-term deals, the team wisely exercised the fifth-year options, buying time and preserving flexibility. Analyst Aaron Schatz urged the move, saying, “Extend cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson.”
“The problem with having both the 2022 Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year on your team is that you have to extend both guys a couple of seasons later.” The strategy paid off: after picking up an extra year, the Jets have now signed Wilson on a massive four-year, $130 million contract extension, including $90 million in guarantees. Right after that went down, the fourth-year wide receiver took to his official Instagram handle and shared a message.
“We locked in year we dreaded,” he wrote with a bunch of Jets emojis. Because, of course. He went on ‘X’ as well, “Yup, Jets green has been running through me since the day they drafted me. Despite the ups and downs, the faith is mutual… that means the world to me. Excited to start a new version of the chase next week.”
Yup, Jets green has been running through me since the day they drafted me. Despite the ups and downs, the faith is mutual… that means the world to me.
Excited to start a new version of the chase next week. #JetUp
— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) July 15, 2025
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