Garrett Wilson contract details: How much is NY Jets star earning and is he the top-paid WR in NFL?

New York Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson signed a landmark four-year, $130 million contract extension with $90 million guaranteed

Published on: Jul 15, 2025, 02:16:36 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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New York Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson signed a landmark four-year, $130 million contract extension with $90 million guaranteed, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday. This makes a massive deal for the WR, who joined the Jets in 2022 and has not missed a game since. He is 51 out of 51. The 24-year-old will now be under contract through 2030.

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson answers questions during a news conference at NFL football practice (AP)

Garrett Wilson contract details

The extension is worth $130 million over four years, keeping Wilson with the Jets through the 2030 season.

Annual Average Value (AAV): At $32.5 million per year, Wilson’s deal sets an NFL record for a wide receiver after only three seasons.

Guaranteed money: Out of his $130 million, $90 million is fully guaranteed, one of the highest for a receiver. The contract includes performance incentives and escalators, potentially increasing its value, though specific bonus details remain undisclosed.

Is Garrett Wilson the top-paid wide receiver in the NFL currently?

Wilson’s $32.5 million AAV makes him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL. Ja'Marr Chase, who signed a four-year, $161 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals, is the highest-paid WR currently. Justin Jefferson is next at $35 million.

Ja’Marr Chase: $40.25M

Justin Jefferson: $35M

CeeDee Lamb: $34M

DK Metcalf: $33M

Garrett Wilson: $32.5M

A.J. Brown: $32M

Wilson’s role

The 24-year-old, drafted 10th overall in 2022 from Ohio State, led the Jets with 1,042 yards and 7 TDs in 2024, despite quarterback instability. Wilson is one of just five players in NFL history to record 1,000+ receiving yards and 80+ receptions in each of his first three seasons.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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