New York Jets star Defensive Tackle Quinnen Williams has made a bold statement on social media by removing any reference to the Jets from his Twitter page.
đ¨đ˝đąđŽđđ˛: #Jets star DT Quinnen Williams bio now reads:
"Defensive Tackle for âŚâŚâŚ"
With his last tweet is a RT of the contract the #Giants gave Dexter Lawrence â $90 million with $60 million guaranteed.
Williams is clearly sending the Jets a message as they're working⌠pic.twitter.com/cHVY4npXxW
â Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 15, 2023
This move comes amidst Williamsâ ongoing boycott of voluntary offseason workouts as he seeks a new contract with the team. Reports indicate that there is a significant gap between the partiesâ positions, fueling speculation about Williamsâ future with the Jets.
The defensive tackle market is currently led by Aaron Donald of the Rams, who commands a salary of $31.6 million per year.
Jeffery Simmons of the Titans follows at $23.5 million per year, while Daron Payne of the Commanders and Dexter Lawrence of the Giants both earn $22.5 million.
Williamsâ desired salary reportedly falls between $25 million and $30 million per season, putting him in a higher range than Lawrence and Simmons, according to FOXâs Henry McKenna.
Update: #Jets All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams is seeking between $25M-$30M per season on his next contract, per FOX @McKennAnalysis
It would put him above Titans Jeffery Simmons, who signed a 4-year, $94M deal
Williams recently changed his Twitter bio to "Defensive Tackle for âŚâŚ" pic.twitter.com/NWfzTKEQ6u
â Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 15, 2023
Negotiations between Quinnen Williams and the Jets have not progressed well, as ESPNâs Rich Cimini reported earlier this month that the two sides âarenât close to an agreementâ. Williamsâ absence from voluntary workouts and his impending free agency in 2024 adds pressure to the situation. The possibility of the Jets using the franchise tag on Williams in 2024 has been raised, although it remains to be seen if that would be a viable solution.
Williams, a first-team All-Pro last season, is seeking a contract that surpasses the extensions recently signed by Lawrence and Simmons. His decision to skip voluntary workouts and remove âJetsâ from his Twitter bio further indicates his discontent with the current state of negotiations. Williamsâ strong performance and his accolades in the 2022 season, including a First-team All-Pro selection and his first Pro Bowl nod, have undoubtedly bolstered his confidence in seeking a lucrative deal.
It remains to be seen how the Jets will respond to Williamsâ public display of dissatisfaction. As one of their star players, Williamsâ performance and contributions to the teamâs defense cannot be overlooked. Finding common ground and reaching a new agreement that satisfies both partiesâ demands will be crucial for the Jetsâ future success.
The coming weeks and months will provide a clearer picture of the outcome as negotiations continue, but for now, it seems that Williams is making his frustrations known in the most public way possible.