Jets' 5 biggest salary cap hits in 2025
The New York Jets currently possess roughly $36.7 million in cap space, according to OverTheCap. That's fourth-most in the entire league. General manager Darren Mougey is slated to enter training camp with an abundance of financial flexibility. With that in mind, we've analyzed the five biggest scheduled cap hits on the 2025 Jets.
Quinnen Williams, DT
Unsurprisingly, Quinnen Williams holds the Jets' largest cap charge by far at $21.5 million. Williams is on a four-year, $96 million extension that runs through the 2027 campaign. New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is expecting him to be dominant throughout 2025.
Alijah Vera-Tucker, IOL
Right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker arguably enjoyed his most effective season in 2024. That's good timing, because the fifth-year option is slated to pay the 2021 first-round pick a fully-guaranteed $15.3 million. Vera-Tucker will hope to sign a lucrative extension in East Rutherford.
Sauce Gardner, CB
Despite still being on his rookie contract, cornerback Sauce Gardner has the Jets' third-largest cap hit at $10.6 million. The Jets have already triggered his fifth-year option next year at $20.1 million. Gardner is eligible to sign an extension and could get a record-breaking deal this offseason.
Quincy Williams, LB
Veteran linebacker Quincy Williams is on a modest three-year, $18 million extension signed in 2023. Williams' cap charge is a modest $8 million, fourth-biggest on the team. This is a contract year for the former Murray State standout.
Justin Fields, QB
The Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract in free agency to be the team's bridge starting quarterback. Fields' cap charge is $8 million this campaign, and is set to significantly increase to $23 million next offseason. Mougey structured the contract with void years through 2031 to minimize the financial impact.
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