Jermaine Johnson Secures His Stay with the Jets
New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson cleared up doubts about his future with the team. Amid rumors of possible trades, Johnson stated that he does not expect to leave the Jets. Johnson revealed that he received “clarity” from management, confirming his importance within the team.On Wednesday, Johnson shared a GIF from the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street”, using one of the iconic phrases: “I’m not leaving.” Rumors of transfers are common for teams going through difficulties, and the Jets are no exception. With a 0-7 start to the season, they are in one of their worst historical streaks, being the only team without victories in the NFL. Johnson, selected in the first round of the 2022 draft, is under contract until 2026. Despite missing the last 15 games of last season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, the team exercised his fifth-year option, guaranteeing him $13.4 million. The other two players selected in the first round of 2022 by the Jets, cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson, have already secured long-term contract extensions. Johnson, 26, is one of the Jets’ most outstanding defensive players. In 2023, he achieved his personal record with 7.5 sacks and was called to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement. Although he missed three games this season due to an ankle injury, his return two weeks ago boosted the defense, allowing only 26 points in the last two games.They definitely want me here, and I want to stay here. That’s understood. Hence the tweet.
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