“As much as” continues to be the hardest-working phrase in NFL media.
When the Jets signed receiver Mike Williams, the one-year deal was reportedly value “as much as” $15 million. The bottom worth, as regular, is way decrease.
By way of Albert Breer of SI.com, Williams has a assure of $8.3 million, with $1.7 million obtainable in per-game energetic roster bonuses. (Mainly, he will get an additional $100,000 for each sport he’s in a position to play.)
The deal additionally consists of $5 million in incentives. The triggers for the $5 million haven’t but been reported.
Williams was lower by the Chargers final week. He was on account of make $20 million in 2024, the final 12 months of his second contract.
It’s a good deal, provided that Williams suffered a torn ACL in September. How wholesome and productive will he be one 12 months faraway from the harm? That is still to be seen.
The Jets beforehand dedicated $10 million, absolutely assured, to receiver Allen Lazard for 2024. Their greatest receiver, Garrett Wilson, will make roughly $2.5 million within the third 12 months of his slotted rookie deal.
Williams, if wholesome, needs to be No. 2. Lazard, who was a serious disappointment in 2023, might (or ought to) be higher if quarterback Aaron Rodgers takes greater than 4 snaps this 12 months.
For the Jets, that’s two veterans who arrived through pretty modest contracts with excessive incentives. Beforehand, the Jets signed deal with Tyron Smith to a one-year deal that pays $6.5 million assured — with $13.5 million in incentives.
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