The Jets kick off 2025 training camp under new coach Aaron Glenn, signing Sauce Gardner & Garrett Wilson to huge extensions. Get the latest on the new era.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The winds of change are blowing strong in Florham Park. The 2025 New York Jets training camp officially opened this week, not with a quiet start, but with a resounding statement. New head coach Aaron Glenn has immediately injected a new energy, but the biggest headlines were made off the field as the Jets locked up two cornerstones of their future, signing cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson to massive, well-deserved contract extensions.
All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner is now one of the highest-paid defenders in the league, inking a staggering four-year, $120.4 million deal.
Before the first official whistle, the Jets front office got to work. Gardner's four-year, $120.4 million extension and Wilson's new deal solidify the team's young, elite core for years to come. The message is clear: the Jets are building around their homegrown superstars. This new era under Coach Glenn is also tangible, with players like Quinnen Williams raving about a brand-new, high-tech locker room. Glenn, known for his leadership, is already making his mark, promising a more aggressive defensive scheme with a heavy dose of man-to-man coverage that should play perfectly to Gardner's strengths.
While the first official practice isn't until Wednesday, July 30, early sessions are already providing intriguing storylines. With veteran receiver Xavier Gipson nursing a leg ailment, explosive rookie Malachi Corley has been thrust into the spotlight, getting valuable extra reps. On the other side of the ball, the all-important offensive line is under the microscope. Veteran tackle Tyron Smith received a conditioning day, giving first-round pick Olu Fashanu a crucial opportunity to protect Aaron Rodgers' blind side. Observers have noted a significant uptick in practice tempo and efficiency, a credit to the new staff, including fiery receivers coach Shawn Jefferson.
It all leads to one goal: breaking the agonizing 14-year playoff drought. As of today, the Jets sit atop the AFC East at 0-0, tied with everyone else, but the optimism feels different this year. The journey begins with a season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers and features several high-stakes primetime matchups. For fans eager to see the new-look squad in person, the team has announced a schedule of public practices at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, continuing the theme of transparency and engagement under the new regime.
The foundation is set. The stars are paid, the new coach has set the tone, and the rookies are already making an impact. All eyes will now turn to Wednesday's first full-pads practice to see how the offensive line continues to gel and how Glenn's aggressive defense looks in action. For the first time in a long time, the buzz around the Jets feels earned, and the long road to ending the drought has officially begun.
