Where Breece Hall, Jermaine Johnson stand as Jets dole out big-money deals
A natural question arose after the Jets outlaid $250 million in contract extensions this week to their All-Pro cornerback Gardner (four years, $120.4 million) and No. 1 receiver Wilson (four years, $130 million).
What does the future hold for running back Breece Hall and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson?
The four top-36 picks in the 2022 draft arrived together, but No. 4 pick Gardner and No. 10 Wilson quickly stamped themselves with NFL Rookie of the Year awards. No. 36 Hall (1,585 yards from scrimmage in 2023) and No. 26 Johnson (7.5 sacks in 2023) have had their shining moments but also have been beset by injury.
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