New York Jets receiver Garrett Wilson, one could say, has done superbly well given what has been around him since being drafted.
With a quarterback position that changes almost every week, Wilson has been a beacon of consistency in his three seasons, surpassing 1,000 yards each year along with at least 80 recpetions and three touchdowns.
Now he's approaching Year 4, and he's wants to get paid, but exactly what that number looks like was unknown. ... until Monday.
Wilson and the Jets have reached an agreement on a new four-year extension that totals $130 million, with $90 million guaranteed - and one history-making aspect.
As ESPN notes, Wilson's deal marks the first time a receiver has received in excess of $31 million per year after having played only three seasons.contract negotiations will intensify once training camp begins.
We had previously guessed that he probably looking for a deal in the $30 million-a-year range. ... and he just beat that.
As Wilson does get the $31 million APY, that will put him on the same salary level as the likes of Tyreek Hill, Brandon Aiyuk, and Amon-Ra St. Brown, which we think is easily justifiable.
Seen as one of the pillars new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey want to build around, a new contract was always going to be forthcoming.
With Justin Fields, Wilson's former Ohio State teammate, now in the Big Apple, bigger things are expected of No. 5 in Year 4. ... $130 million worth of big things, to be exact.