Jermaine Johnson Dismisses Trade Talk: Jets Star Assures His Continuity

Jermaine Johnson Secures His Stay with the Jets

New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson has cleared up any doubts about his future with the team. Amidst rumors of potential trades, Johnson has expressed his desire to remain with the franchise. The player revealed having received “clarity” from the management, confirming his importance within the team.

“They definitely want me here, and I want to stay here,” Johnson stated.

This statement comes after Johnson posted a GIF on his social media, with a quote from the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street”: “I’m not leaving.” Rumors of transfers are common for teams going through difficulties, and the Jets, with a 0-7 start to the season, are no exception. 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 an Achilles tendon injury, the team exercised his fifth-year option, guaranteeing $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 received long-term contract extensions. Johnson, 26, is one of the Jets’ most outstanding defensive players. In 2023, he achieved his personal record of 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, which has allowed only 26 points in the last two games.