Overview

• Sauce Gardner said he feels “pretty good” about ongoing extension discussions with the Jets after his agents took the lead on negotiations.
• The two-time All-Pro cornerback attended every mandatory minicamp workout to underscore his dedication to the team's cultural reset under Aaron Glenn.
• Jets insiders anticipate a lucrative summer agreement that could rank Gardner among the NFL’s top-paid cornerbacks alongside peers like Derek Stingley Jr.
• New defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and coach Aaron Glenn have challenged Gardner to elevate his consistency and leadership as a foundation piece.
• The Jets plan to pursue concurrent extensions for Gardner and fellow 2022 draftee Garrett Wilson before the regular season.