The 137-pound piece gets the ball rolling: Million-dollar weeks are approaching in the NFL

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The new season of the NFL is upon us. In a few days, the stars will head to their teams’ training camps to prepare for the competition season that begins in September. But before that, payday is announced for some players.

For example for Quinnen Williams (25). The New York Jets defensive tackle was signed to a new four-year, $96 million contract on Thursday. 66 million of them are guaranteed. New team record.

The 300-pound hunk had a strong season with 16 sacks and 55 tackles and was named First-Team All-Pro (Team of the Season). Thanks to the record deal, he is the second highest paid player in his position. Only superstar Aaron Donald (32) earned more in six years with $ 135 million.

Are the records falling now?

Williams’ contract extension could now kick things off. Because in the NFL, some of the top stars are still waiting for a new working document. For example, defensive stars Nick Bosa (25) of the San Francisco 49ers and Chris Jones (28) of defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Reigning Defender of the Year Bosa could strike a deal that will make him the highest paid defender in the league, replacing Aaron Donald. And Jones, who has been consistently strong for years, can also be rewarded handsomely.

Running backs want to go on strike because of new contracts

And the market is also rumbling in the running back position. The two superstars Saquon Barkley (26, New York Giants) and Josh Jacobs (25, Las Vegas Raiders) are among the best in their field and await a lucrative contract extension.

They, too, according to media reports from the US, are prepared not to appear at the training camp until an extension has been negotiated. The two should also consider boycotting seasonal games. Barkley turned down a $19 million offer, saying he wanted a lot more.

The quarterbacks are in a league of their own

Quarterbacks are in their own pay scale. Jalen Hurts (24) of the second place Philadelphia Eagles and Lamar Jackson (26) of the Baltimore Ravens made football history with their contracts this offseason.

Hurts earns $ 255 million in five years, Jackson even $ 260 million. Spheres in which upcoming quarterback contracts are likely to move. With Joe Burrow (26, Cincinnati Bengals) and Justin Herbert (25, Los Angeles Chargers), two other top players are waiting for their big payday. (byl)

Source : Blick