Overview

• New York exercised Gardner’s fifth-year option in May, locking him under team control through 2026 while extension discussions progress.
• Gardner says he “feels pretty good” about his ongoing extension talks, leaving financial details to his representatives and focusing on his play.
• He attended every session of the mandatory minicamp to underscore his commitment, and he and Garrett Wilson have discussed spending their entire careers in New York as homegrown pillars.
• NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports the Jets intend to finalize extensions for both Gardner and Wilson before the 2025 season, potentially elevating Gardner among the highest-paid cornerbacks.
• Head coach Aaron Glenn and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks have challenged Gardner to deliver consistent, near-perfect performances and assume a greater leadership role.