Garrett Wilson Wilson didn’t mince words on where he stands amid ongoing contract negotiations with the New York Jets.
Entering the final year of his rookie contract, and set to count $6.53 million against the cap, Wilson has high hopes for his next deal.
“I’m hopeful I’m a Jet for life,” Wilson told repoters.
According to ESPN, nothing is imminent between the two sides, but according to Wilson, he seems intent on committing to the franchise for the long haul.
“[Hopefully] we get this thing rolling and that all of our best days are ahead of us,” Wilson said.
Through his first three seasons, Wilson has set new career-highs across every category, catching 101 passes for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns and now has the opportunity to reunite with his college quarterback, Justin Fields.
“He trusts me. I trust him. We’ve got a good communication. We speak to each other well. We know exactly what we’re thinking, and that’s so key,” Wilson said. “We’re just trying to get the best out of each other. That goes back five, six years now.
“So, for me, I know exactly what he can do, and I still think the world’s got to see it. And that’s a beautiful thing about this. We’ve all got something to prove on this team. We haven’t done nothing yet. And I know we all got that chip on our shoulder.”
The duo of Fields and Wilson hold the cards, in a lot of ways, on whether the Jets can make a resurgent run to the postseason for the first time since 2010 and perhaps the trajectory of the franchise. But, it is clear that Wilson hopes to be a key part of New York’s future well beyond the upcoming campaign.
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