The New York Jets are taking their time on Quinnen Williams’ new contract.
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He is one of the most significant players on its defense, but he continues to wait on a deal. Williams turned in a first-team NFL All-Pro season in 2022. The 6-foot-3, 303-pound defensive tackle had 55 stops, 12 tackles for loss (tied for the team lead), and a team-high 12 sacks. He also had four pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. Williams has watched several defensive linemen get paid this offseason. His former Alabama teammate, Da’Ron Payne, got a new contract for the Washington Commanders. Jeffery Simmons got a four-year, $94 million deal from the Titans. Dexter Lawrence received $90 million for four years with the New York Giants. ESPN’s Rich Cimini says Williams and the Jets are ‘not close’ to an agreement on a new contract.
Donald $31.7 M APY
Simmons $23.5M
Lawrence $22.5M
Payne $22.5MJets and Quinnen Williams still negotiating. https://t.co/JUtfxgCitO
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) May 4, 2023
Update: #Jets and All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams are Not close to a new contract, per ESPN’s @RichCimini
“The two sides aren’t close to an agreement even though the second-contract market for top defensive tackles is clearly formed.”
The #Titans recently signed DT Jeffery Simmons… pic.twitter.com/Uverq4MM9d
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 7, 2023
Hopefully, something positive breaks soon for the former first-round pick.
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