Jets’ Quinnen Williams lands $96 million contract extension: How he stacks up with NFL’s top DTs

The Jets and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed on a four-year, $96 million contract extension, Williams’ agent Nicole Lynn confirmed on social media. The deal contains $66 million in guaranteed money. Here’s what you need to know:
The 25-year-old defender earned his first Pro Bowl trip and first-team All-Pro nod last season after compiling 12 sacks and 55 total tackles.
New York selected Williams at No. 3 in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Williams has picked up 27 1/2 sacks and 191 total tackles during his four seasons with the Jets.
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