Muhammad Wilkerson Contract: Latest News and Rumors on Negotiations with Jets

February 17, 2015   ·   Matt Fitzgerald   ·   Jump to comments

Muhammad Wilkerson figures to be a cornerstone for the New York Jets' defense for years to come. The Jets are reportedly discussing a new contract for Wilkerson at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.
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Report: Jets GM to Meet With Wilkerson's Agent at Combine Tuesday, Feb. 17 Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com reports that new Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan will meet with Wilkerson's agent at the combine in Indianapolis.
Wilkerson was the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, has exceeded the hype and has played at a high enough level to merit a lucrative new deal.
Brian Costello of the New York Post believes Wilkerson warrants a big payday:
Spotrac.com projects the Jets to have over $48.5 million in cap room for 2015, so they have plenty of room to extend Wilkerson an offer this offseason before he enters the last year of his rookie deal.
Owner Woody Johnson has previously stated that the new Jets regime would focus on retai...

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