Garret Wilson Secures The Bag, What This Means For The Jets

On July 14, 2025, the New York Jets made a bold statement: they locked in one of their brightest young stars. Garrett Wilson, the electric wide receiver drafted 10th overall in 2022, signed a four-year extension worth $130 million, with a jaw-dropping $90 million guaranteed. That kind of financial commitment tells you everything—the Jets aren’t just talking about being contenders. They’re building one.

💰 The Contract Breakdown

• 4 years, $130 million total — averages $32.5 million per year, making him the fifth-highest paid WR in the league.

• $90 million guaranteed, including:

  • $13.75 million signing bonus

  • $20 million second-year option

  • $10 million third-year option

• Historic pay scale: first receiver after just three seasons to average over $31 million annually.

  
  

The verdict? This isn’t just a reward for past performance—it’s a multi-year investment in him as a foundational piece, signaling the Jets' intention to build around homegrown talent.

📊 Career Stats So Far

Since debuting in 2022, Wilson has been a force of consistency:

Year	Games	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD
2022	17	83	1,103	13.3	4
2023	17	95	1,042	11.0	3
2024	17	101	1,104	10.9	7
Total	51	279	3,249	11.6	14

• He's averaged 1,083 yards per season, becoming one of just five players in NFL history to have 1,000+ yards and 80+ catches in each of their first three seasons.

• Accolades: 2022 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, tied for 7th in receptions in 2024, and consistently one of the team’s top producers .

Impressive? Absolutely. Worthy of elite money? The contract breakdown says yes.

🏈 Jets Offense Outlook: Where They Stand

With Wilson locked in, here’s how the Jets' offense is shaping up:

✅ Stability at Receiver

• Wilson is the clear top target, and now fully secured through 2030.

• Former veteran Davante Adams departed, and the depth chart beyond Wilson is unproven. Adding surrounding talent—via draft and free agency—should be a high priority.

🆕 New QB Connection

• The signing of Justin Fields reunites Wilson with his college quarterback from Ohio State, stoking optimism.

• Wilson’s production has held strong despite playing with seven different QBs over three seasons. A stable signal-caller could unlock more ceiling.

📈 Coaching & Scheme

• Under new OC Tanner Engstrand and HC Aaron Glenn, the Jets appear focused on building an offense that maximizes Wilson’s explosiveness.

• With Wilson’s chemistry alongside Fields, expect more quick-strike plays, YAC opportunities, and creative use of his versatility.

⚠️ Areas to Watch

• Depth concerns: The rest of the receiver room and tight ends still need uplift .

• Offensive line & run game: Unless they shore this up, defenses may focus on taking away Wilson.

• QB consistency: Will Fields stay healthy and deliver? Wilson’s ceiling correlates directly.

Final Take

Rating the move & outlook:

• Contract: Bold and well-deserved. Wilson has earned elite status early, and the Jets locking him in signals long-term faith.

• Performance: Every season, over 1,000 yards and high catch volume—dependability personified.

• Offense up next: With him and Fields reuniting, plus fresh coaching, the Jets could reliably score now. But the supporting cast and QB need to click.

  
  

Bottom line: Wilson’s return cements him as the Jets' primary playmaker and the anchor of their aerial attack. Now it's on the front office to bring in weapons, upgrade the O-line, and surround him with a package that elevates the entire offense.