Quinnen Williams says he needs new deal earlier than Jets offseason program – The Mercury Information

In 2023, Jets defensive deal with Quinnen Williams will enter the ultimate yr of his rookie deal.

However he has zero plans on enjoying on lame-duck standing subsequent season.

“All people is aware of I’m a staff man,” Williams mentioned on Monday. “All people is aware of that I consider in put the staff first, however I do wish to get a contract carried out earlier than the offseason program.

“I really feel like I deserve a contract earlier than the offseason program simply because I did every thing proper on the sphere, every thing proper off the sphere. Simply having the group behind me, identical to I’m behind them, will present they actually help me, could be an incredible factor for me.”

Not solely does Williams say he needs to get a deal carried out earlier than the beginning of the Jets offseason program subsequent spring, however he would solely present up for the voluntary portion of camp if he will get a brand new contract carried out. There’s additionally an opportunity Williams doesn’t attend the Jets necessary minicamp both. After the way in which Williams performed through the 2022 season, he definitely deserves a pay increase.

In his fourth yr within the league, Williams registered 55 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and a career-high 12 sacks in 16 video games. That is coming off a 2021 marketing campaign the place Williams had 53 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 6 sacks.

Williams helped anchor a Jets protection that improved from thirty second in 2021 to fourth this season in yards allowed (311.1) and factors per sport (18.6).

“I’ve carried out every thing on the sphere and off the sphere that I can do,” Williams mentioned. “I really like this group as I’ve been right here 4 years and I’ve been by means of ups and downs.

“I consider in coach [Robert] Saleh, what he has occurring and the protection and what they’ve occurring and this group. As you guys can see, this protection goes to a brand new stage, going from final, final yr to high 5 and I wish to be a part of that for years to come back.”

The Jets are estimated to have $15.2 million in wage cap area this offseason. In the event that they’re going to re-sign Williams, the Jets might want to make some robust selections concerning a number of the gamers already on their roster.

Gang Inexperienced may very well be on the lookout for a veteran quarterback to compete with Zach Wilson in coaching camp, so that can take up loads of cap area. The Jets may additionally use assistance on the offensive line, at extensive receiver and security. However they’ve made it identified they need Williams to be of their future plans.

“Quinnen, you may’t say sufficient good issues about,” Jets normal supervisor Joe Douglas mentioned. “Not solely the participant and what he brings by way of enjoying the run, speeding the passer but additionally the caliber of individual he’s.

“Finally, Quinnen is a giant a part of our success this yr. We’re going to get collectively as a bunch and go over a plan and transfer ahead. However we’re going to do what’s in the perfect curiosity of the staff and the group.”

()