Jets Push Cornerback Sauce Gardner For Contract Extension, Improved 2025 Season

Sauce Gardner, the New York Jets' star cornerback, is entering a critical season under new defensive-minded head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey. After a challenging previous season marked by a drop in performance and the Jets' continued struggles, Gardner has committed to an intense offseason training regimen, gaining muscle and becoming faster and more explosive. The Jets have exercised his fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2026, but Gardner aims to secure a lucrative multi-year extension to solidify his status as a franchise cornerstone. Despite the Jets' 14-season playoff drought and recent organizational changes, including the departure of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and coaching shifts, Gardner remains optimistic and motivated to elevate his game. His transformation and leadership on defense come at a pivotal time as the Jets seek to rebuild and improve their team performance. With a proven track record and high expectations for 2025, Gardner is focused on pushing past complacency and fulfilling the potential his early career success promised.