Sauce Gardner Signs Record-Breaking 4-Year Deal with New York Jets

The New York Jets have agreed to a record-breaking 4-year deal with star cornerback Sauce Gardner, making him the highest-paid player in his position. Get the latest NFL news and updates.

The New York Jets and star cornerback Sauce Gardner have agreed on a record-breaking four-year extension worth $120.4 million, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. The deal includes $60 million in guaranteed money, surpassing Derek Stingley's average annual salary. Gardner confirmed the deal on social media, solidifying his position with the Jets through 2030. This extension follows the team's agreement with wide receiver Garrett Wilson on a similar four-year deal, leaving Jermaine Johnson as the only 2022 first-round pick without a second contract.

BREAKING: Jets, CB Sauce Gardner agree to terms on 4-year, $120.4M extension, making him the highest-paid CB in NFL history. (via @RapSheet, @TomPelissero, @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/aEYG32HqfO

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Gardner's impressive stats include 36 tackles, 13 assists, and 1 interception in 15 games during the 2024 season. Despite a dip in performance last season, the Jets' new General Manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn seem confident that Gardner will return to his previous form, which earned him Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2022 and First-team All-Pro honors in his first two seasons.

Key Details of the Deal:

• Contract Length: 4 years
• Total Value: $120.4 million
• Guaranteed Money: $60 million
• Average Annual Salary: Higher than Derek Stingley's
• Contract Duration: Through 2030

Gardner's extension showcases the Jets' commitment to retaining their talented players.

The New York Jets and star cornerback Sauce Gardner have reportedly agreed on a new four-year deal, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. The deal's structure and length mirror Garrett Wilson's extension, announced earlier, with Gardner's contract including $85.653 million in guaranteed money.