C.J. Mosley was entering the final year of his five-year, $85 million contract with the New York Jets with a base salary of $17 million with no guaranteed money and a cap hit of $21.5 million for 2024.
Because of the possibility of being a cap casualty, both sides agreed to a contract restructure and added an extra year to his deal.
The New York Jets restructured the contract of their elite linebacker
C.J. Mosley and the Jets agreed to a two-year, $17.25 million contract with $13.25 million guaranteed. Mosley has a base salary of $1.21 million, a cap hit of $7.244 million for 2024, a base salary of $8.25 million, and a cap hit of $12.784 million for 2025. His contract voids in 2026, meaning the Jets will incur a dead cap hit of $7.65 million for 2026.
He explained his reasoning behind the contract restructuring.
C.J. Mosley explained his reasoning behind the contract restructuring
Mosley’s reasoning behind restructuring his contract was that he wanted to be part of the team.
“The main mindset was I want to be here,” said Mosley of his reasoning during a Wednesday virtual media session. “I want to be a New York Jet and I want to be part of this – this defense that we helped build together. We came a long way from 2019 and when I came here, I wanted to help build a winning program and obviously bring a Super Bowl, a championship, a division championship to our team. Until I feel like I can’t do that anymore at the highest level I can, then that’s the only reason I feel like I shouldn’t be here and be a New York Jet.”
He argues that it’s not always about the money.
C.J. Mosley argues that it’s not always about the money
“We had a face-to-face, a heart-to-heart,” Mosley said, via the team’s website. “He wanted me here and I wanted to be here, and we made it happen. Definitely appreciative of it. There were no dramatics. We didn’t have to waste any time, so we just got it done and got to work.
“That’s what it’s all about. It’s not always about the money and the pay cut and all that stuff, but sacrifices come with many different ways when you talk about sacrificing for your team and your teammates. It’s just one small gesture, but it goes a long way. When I say I don’t care about the money when I get on the football field, I just want to win and win with my teammates.”
Conclusion
To conclude, C.J. Mosley restructured his contract because he believes that the New York Jets have built something special on defense, wants to bring a Lombardi Trophy to New York, and it’s not always about the money.
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