Sauce Gardner Expresses Commitment to Jets Amid Contract Talks

The All-Pro cornerback emphasizes his desire to help transform the struggling franchise as he becomes eligible for a contract extension.

Sauce Gardner, entering his fourth NFL season, is now eligible to negotiate a contract extension with the New York Jets.
Gardner stated his strong desire to remain with the Jets long-term and to be part of the team's turnaround after a 14-year playoff drought.
Despite a down season by his high standards, Gardner remains one of the league's top cornerbacks, having earned first-team All-Pro honors in his first two seasons.
Speculation surrounds whether the Jets' new general manager and head coach will prioritize Gardner's extension, given other pressing team needs and his current contract running through 2026.
Gardner's market value is projected at $19–20.8 million annually, potentially placing him among the top-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.