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Jets Secure 2022 First-Round Trio Through 2026 with Fifth-Year Options

New York locks in Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, and Jermaine Johnson while opening talks for potential long-term extensions.

Jan 27, 2025; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey speaks during an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Feb 9, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, US; New York Jets coernerback Sauce Gardner poses for a photo on the red carpet before the NFL Honors award show at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • General Manager Darren Mougey confirmed the Jets will exercise fifth-year options for 2022 first-round picks Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, and Jermaine Johnson.
  • The decision ensures all three players are under contract through the 2026 season and eligible to negotiate long-term extensions.
  • Sauce Gardner, a two-time All-Pro and 2022 Defensive Rookie of the Year, remains a cornerstone of the Jets' defense despite a dip in production in 2024.
  • Garrett Wilson has delivered three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, setting career highs in 2024 with 101 receptions, 1,104 yards, and seven touchdowns.
  • Jermaine Johnson, who missed most of 2024 due to an Achilles injury, joins his fellow draft classmates in solidifying the Jets' young core as the team continues its rebuild.