The New York Jets continued locking up young talent on Tuesday.
A day after signing wide receiver Garrett Wilson to a four-year extension, the team has signed cornerback to a four-year, $120.4 million deal, the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.
The #Jets and All-Pro Sauce Gardner have agreed to terms on a massive four-year, $120.4 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid CB at $30.1M per year, sources tell The Insiders.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 15, 2025
Gardner’s team, agent @ajv and @allantegardner of @vaynersports, negotiated the deal. pic.twitter.com/yy5HpGg57J
The deal makes the 24-year-old Detroit native the league's highest-paid corner.
Gardner confirmed the deal later on Tuesday on social media.
THE DEAL IS DONE📝 this only the beginning. my brother @allantegardner bts & @ajv got it done. I appreciate the Jets organization for believing in me, my teammates for the blood, sweat, & tears we put in, and JETS NATION... I appreciate y'all supporting me💚 Thank you GOD🥀 pic.twitter.com/1qsiT3Xga3
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) July 15, 2025
"I appreciate the Jets organization for believing in me, my teammates for the blood, sweat and tears we put in and Jets Nation...I appreciate y'all supporting me," Gardner wrote. "Thank you, God."
Originally taken with the fourth overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati, Gardner is set to enter his fourth NFL season.
A first-team All-Pro in his first two seasons and the 2022 Defensive Rookie of the Year, Gardner appeared in 15 contests last season. He recorded 49 tackles, an interception and a sack.
In 48 career games, Gardner has 181 tackles, three picks and 40 passes defended.
The Jets open their training camp on July 25 and first see preseason action on Aug. 9 against the Green Bay Packers. They open their regular season on Sept. 7 at home to former quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
