But as the Jets reported to training camp this week, Gardner admitted he didn’t agree to the contract right away. Not because he was having second thoughts. Not because he needed to sleep on it after being offered $30.1 million per year, pushing him past the Texans’ Derek Stingley for the highest annual value ever at his position.

New general manager Darren Mougey and first-year head coach Aaron Glenn made it very clear how much they value the Jets’ two young stars. Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million extension. Gardner officially signed his four-year, $120.4 million deal on Tuesday.

The Jets' star cornerback is now the highest-paid player at his position, and he's motivated to elevate his game and lift the team to new heights in 2025.