Jets Sign Second-Round Pick Mason Taylor to Four-Year Rookie Deal

The New York Jets have finalized a four-year rookie contract with tight end Mason Taylor, the No. 42 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, ending a league-wide holdout issue among second-round picks seeking fully guaranteed deals. Taylor's contract, reportedly worth $10.46 million with $9.56 million guaranteed, includes 60 percent of his fourth-year salary guaranteed, a significant increase compared to the previous year's No. 42 pick. Taylor, a 20-year-old LSU product and son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, is expected to be the Jets' starting tight end in Week 1, addressing a key offensive need. The contract signing follows similar deals with players picked near Taylor, such as Alfred Collins and Donovan Ezeiruaku, whose fully guaranteed contracts set a precedent in the second round. The Jets' ability to sign their entire 2025 draft class reflects a positive offseason trajectory under new leadership, aiming to improve on their prior five-win season. This resolution allows the Jets to enter training camp with a full roster and focus on team development.