The New York Jets restructured the contracts of linebacker Quincy Williams and tight end Tyler Conklin on Tuesday to create $8 million in salary cap space for the upcoming 2024 season. Details of Williams' contract restructure weren't immediately available, but the moves will give the Jets some more roster flexibility this year. Williams was a first-time All-Pro selection in his third year with Gang Green in 2023, totaling a career-high 139 tackles (95 solo), two sacks, 15 tackles for loss, an interception, 10 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 17 games. The 28-year-old former third-rounder by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019 out of Murray State has suddenly become a weekly lineup option in IDP leagues after drastically improving in coverage at the linebacker position last year.
Jets Agree To Three-Year Extension With Quincy Williams
The New York Jets and linebacker Quincy Williams agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract extension on Sunday that maxes out at $21 million with incentives, according to a source. Williams has recorded back-to-back 100-tackles seasons for the Jets while playing with his little brother Quinnen Williams. In his fourth NFL season, the 26-year-old officially had 106 tackles (74 solo), three sacks, 12 tackles for loss and six QB hits in 15 starts for Gang Green in 2022. He's not all that great in coverage, but Williams has proven to be useful the last two seasons in IDP formats because of his ability to play downhill and stop the run.
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