Coming off of a first-team All-Pro selection in 2022, Quinnen Williams is in line to be paid as one of the best defensive players in the NFL. The former Crimson Tide first-round pick was the anchor of the New York Jets defense last season and led the way with 55 tackles, 12 sacks, four passes batted down, and two forced fumbles.
Earlier in the week, Williams ruffled some feathers by removing the Jets from his Twitter bio and implying he may be looking for a new team, but ultimately he just wants to get paid. He is currently set to be an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of the 2023 season, so the Jets want to secure him under a new contract as soon as possible.
Williams is in a perfect situation right now with a defensive-minded head coach in Robert Saleh and a brand new quarterback in future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. The Jets’ defense was arguably one of the best in the AFC last year, but most importantly, they were very young and will only get better with time.
According to Peter Schrager of Good Morning Football, Williams is in line to exceed Jeffery Simmons’ four-year $94 million deal with the Titans and become the second highest paid player at the position outside of Aaron Donald, who is arguably the best player in the NFL and the best defensive player ever. Schrager also shares that the Jets front office and Williams have an outstanding relationship, with almost everyone inside of the building loving Williams as a person and as player. He has become well known for being an active member of the community and for being a very charitable figure.
Schrager is very optimistic that the Jets and Williams will get a deal struck before training camp, likely in the $24 million range. It just might take a little time and patience to get the deal across the finish line, but he recommends that Williams keeps his faith in the franchise that drafted him.
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