Aug 28, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) celebrates his sack with cornerback Michael Carter II (30) during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Jets re-sign DT Quinnen Williams for 4 years, $96M

The New York Jets and All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams agreed to a four-year, $96 million extension, multiple outlets reported Thursday.

The deal includes a reported $66 million in guaranteed money and is the second-largest contract ever for a defensive tackle (Aaron Donald), per NFL Network. Williams would receive $24 million per year, shy of the $31.7 million annually of Donald.

Williams, 25, skipped voluntary workouts this spring while seeking a long-term deal.

He is due to earn $9.59 million on his fifth-year option in 2023.

Williams made his first Pro Bowl and earned First Team All-Pro honors in 2022 with 12 sacks and 28 quarterback hits in 16 starts.

He has 191 tackles and 27.5 sacks in 57 career games (53 starts) since being selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is sacked by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Quinnen Williams scrubs Jets from social media account

All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams removed the New York Jets from his Twitter bio on Monday amid his ongoing contract stalemate with the team.

His profile now reads, “Defensive Tackle for …”

Williams, 25, skipped voluntary workouts this spring. He is scheduled to earn $9.59 million in 2023 playing on a fifth-year option but said at the end of the 2022 regular season he wanted a long-term deal before the start of the offseason program. It didn’t come.

Dexter Lawrence of the crosstown Giants signed a four-year, $90 million extension earlier this month, a deal that made him one of the four highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL.

Lawrence has 213 tackles and 16.5 sacks in 64 career games (57 starts). By comparison, Williams has 191 tackles and 27.5 sacks in 57 career games (53 starts). Williams was selected No. 3 overall in the 2019 draft while Lawrence went No. 17.

“I feel like I deserve to get a contract done before the offseason program just because I did everything right on the field, everything right off the field, and just having the organization behind me just like I’m behind them to show that they really support me and different things like that is an amazing thing for me. I just want to be compensated for what I am,” Williams said in January.

–Field Level Media

Oct 8, 2021; Ware, England, United Kingdom; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) at a press conference at the Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Jets pick up fifth-year option on DT Quinnen Williams

The New York Jets are picking up the 2023 fifth-year contract option of defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday.

The 6-foot-3, 303-pound Williams was the third overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $32.5 rookie deal and will earn $10.75 million in 2023, per Spotrac.

Williams, 24, had 53 tackles (seven for loss) and six sacks in 15 games (all starts) in 2021.

In 41 career games (37 starts) with the Jets, Williams has 136 tackles (21 for loss), 15.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

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Jaguars LB (44) Myles Jack runs on the field during Wednesday's training camp session.  The Jacksonville Jaguars training camp session, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the team's practice fields outside TIAA Bank Field. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

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Jaguars’ Myles Jack, Jets’ Quinnen Williams added to COVID list

The Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets will be without prominent defensive starters when they meet Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Just hours before kickoff, the Jaguars placed linebacker Myles Jack on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and the Jets added defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to their list.

Jack joins defensive end Josh Allen, wide receiver Laviska Shenault, offensive lineman Ben Bartch and linebacker Jordan Smith on the list for the Jaguars.

The Jets have more than a dozen players on their list, as well as head coach Robert Saleh, who will miss the game. Tight ends coach Ron Middleton will take over for Saleh on Sunday.

Jack, 26, has started 13 games on the season and has 97 tackles (three for loss) and two quarterback hits.

In six seasons in Jacksonville, Jack has 502 tackles (19 for loss), 17 quarterback hits, 6.5 sacks, three interceptions and two forced fumbles in 86 games (80 starts).

Williams, 24, has started 14 games this year and has six sacks to go with 50 tackles (seven for loss) and 12 quarterback hits.

In his three seasons in New York, the No. 3 overall draft pick in 2019 has played in 40 games (36 starts) and has 133 tackles, 15.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

The Jets (3-11) and Jaguars (2-12) long have been eliminated from playoff contention. Instead, the outcome will impact the order of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Oct 18, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) reaches for Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Jets activate DL Quinnen Williams from PUP list

The New York Jets activated defensive lineman Quinnen Williams from the physically unable to perform list on Monday.

Williams underwent surgery on May 6 to repair a broken bone in his foot. According to local media reports, he had light participation in training camp on Monday, and it’s unknown whether he will play Saturday when the Jets travel to Green Bay for their second of three preseason games.

Williams, a 2019 first-round pick (third overall), broke a small bone in his foot working out this spring at the Jets’ facility, necessitating the surgery.

A 23-year-old Alabama alum, Williams made 13 starts last season and recorded 55 tackles and a team-high seven sacks. His career totals include 83 tackles, 9 1/2 sacks, 20 quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 26 games (22 starts).

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Aug 15, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) shown on the bench against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Jets DT Quinnen Williams recovering after foot surgery

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a broken bone in his foot, NFL Network reported Friday.

Dr. Robert Anderson performed the procedure and the expected recovery time is 10 to 12 weeks, per the report.

The timeline means Williams, 23, will miss OTAs and minicamp but should be healthy in time for training camp in late July.

The 2019 first-round pick (third overall) broke a small bone in his foot working out last week at the Jets’ facility.

Williams made 13 starts last season and recorded 55 tackles and a team-high seven sacks. His career totals include 83 tackles, 9 1/2 sacks, 20 quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 26 games (22 starts).

–Field Level Media

Aug 15, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Jets DT Quinnen Williams breaks bone in foot

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams will be sidelined until training camp with a foot injury, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

The 2019 first-round pick (third overall) broke a small bone in his foot working out last week at the Jets’ facility and will require surgery, putting him out of commission for 8-10 weeks.

The timeline means Williams, 23, will miss OTAs and minicamp but should be healthy in time for training camp in late July.

Williams made 13 starts last season and recorded 55 tackles and a team-high seven sacks. His career totals include 83 tackles, 9 1/2 sacks, 20 quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 26 games (22 starts).

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Dec 20, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) is pressured by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. The Jets defeated the Rams 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jets’ DL Williams to miss final two games of season

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will miss the final two games of the season with a neck injury and a concussion, coach Adam Gase said Wednesday.

The 23-year-old is expected to be placed on injured reserve.

Williams, in his second season, was a bright spot for the Jets (1-13) in an otherwise dismal season. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Williams has seven sacks, 55 tackles (10 for loss), 14 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles.

He left Sunday’s 23-20 win against the Los Angeles Rams with a head injury after he took a teammate’s knee to his helmet.

–Field Level Media

Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold  (14) hands off to running back Lamical Perine (22) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Darnold, Williams inactive for Jets vs. Patriots

Quarterback Sam Darnold and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams were among the New York Jets players listed as inactive before Monday night’s home game against the New England Patriots. Both were listed as doubtful on the most recent injury report.

Darnold left the Oct. 1 game when he was sacked in the first quarter by Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson. Darnold soon returned to the game and played the rest of the way of the Jets’ 37-28 loss. The injury was later diagnosed as a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and he missed the next two games.

He came back to play the past two weeks, but discomfort in the shoulder this week cost him practice time and he was listed as doubtful approaching the Monday game.

In his place, veteran Joe Flacco will make his third start of the season. The 13-year veteran needs just 88 passing yards to move past Hall of Famer Joe Montana (40,551) for 20th place on the NFL’s all-time leaderboard.

Darnold has completed 58.6 percent of his passes for 1,045 yards with three touchdowns and six interceptions in six games. Flacco has connected on 51.9 percent of his pass attempts for 397 yards with one score and one pick in three games.

Williams, the Jets’ first-round pick (third overall) in the 2019 draft out of Alabama, has 5 1/2 sacks in 21 games over two seasons, including three sacks in eight games this season

He suffered a hamstring injury in New York’s 35-9 loss at Kansas City on Nov. 1.

The Jets (0-8) are the NFL’s only winless team as take on the Patriots (2-5) in East Rutherford, N.J.

–Field Level Media

Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold  (14) hands off to running back Lamical Perine (22) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Darnold, Williams inactive for Jets vs. Patriots

Quarterback Sam Darnold and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams were among the New York Jets players listed as inactive before Monday night’s home game against the New England Patriots. Both were listed as doubtful on the most recent injury report.

Darnold left the Oct. 1 game when he was sacked in the first quarter by Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson. Darnold soon returned to the game and played the rest of the way of the Jets’ 37-28 loss. The injury was later diagnosed as a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and he missed the next two games.

He came back to play the past two weeks, but discomfort in the shoulder this week cost him practice time and he was listed as doubtful approaching the Monday game.

In his place, veteran Joe Flacco will make his third start of the season. The 13-year veteran needs just 88 passing yards to move past Hall of Famer Joe Montana (40,551) for 20th place on the NFL’s all-time leaderboard.

Darnold has completed 58.6 percent of his passes for 1,045 yards with three touchdowns and six interceptions in six games. Flacco has connected on 51.9 percent of his pass attempts for 397 yards with one score and one pick in three games.

Williams, the Jets’ first-round pick (third overall) in the 2019 draft out of Alabama, has 5 1/2 sacks in 21 games over two seasons, including three sacks in eight games this season

He suffered a hamstring injury in New York’s 35-9 loss at Kansas City on Nov. 1.

The Jets (0-8) are the NFL’s only winless team as take on the Patriots (2-5) in East Rutherford, N.J.

–Field Level Media