According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the Jets intend to let defensive end Will McDonald IV complete the 2026 season before considering a contract extension, having already exercised his fifth-year option for 2027. After extending guard Joe Tippmann, the Jets are likely finished with contract negotiations for this year. McDonald, a former first-round pick, has shown promise with 30 tackles and eight sacks in the 2025 season. He is currently in the final year of a four-year, $17.5 million contract.
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