The Gang Green is walking on a tightrope with a 3-6 start. The offense has been a no-show, apart from Aaron Rodgers soldiering on. So is the defense, with only Quinnen Williams showing his mettle. And that was quite visible against the 21-13 victory over the Texans.

So, instantly, the first thought that comes to mind is that ‘Surely, they must be making the big bucks’. They are, and deservedly so. A-Rod and Quinnen have outrightly shown that had it not been for them, New York would have found it difficult to even register these 3 wins. But the question is: has Rodgers found himself overtaken in the earnings department? Well, let’s see.

Who makes the most money on the Jets?

If you’re wondering if Aaron Rodgers makes less than Quinnen Williams, the answer is a big, bold nope. On the contrary, A-Rod’s sitting comfortably at the top of the Jets’ payroll. Making most P’s in the Gang, that’s their leader! So, no surprises there, right?

On top of that, the guy’s a future Hall of Famer. He’s in every “greatest QBs” conversation, and for good reason. This season alone, he’s stacking up with a passer rating of 88.4, clocking 2,107 yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven picks in just nine games. Not too shabby for the veteran.

So, yeah—Rodgers is the highest-paid Jet, pulling in a cool $38.2 million on the field, plus another $9 million from endorsements. Jets fans may be split on his impact so far. But the franchise is all in, paying him the big bucks to make magic happen.

But what about Quinnen? He’s the rock-solid anchor on defense, and he’s not exactly short on cash, either. While Rodgers grabs the headlines (and the paycheck) with his plays and unwanted dramas, Williams has his own place in the Jets’ salary hierarchy.

How much did the Jets pay Quinnen Williams?

Spoiler: the Jets didn’t hold back forking (splashing) big bucks on Quinnen Williams. In 2023, Williams signed a four-year, $96 million extension with the Jets, putting him at an average annual salary of $24 million. That’s right, Quinnen is now the NFL’s second-highest-paid defensive tackle.

And that’s only half of the interesting scoop, the other half? $66 million of that is fully guaranteed, the most ever in the team’s history. When they say he’s a franchise cornerstone, they mean it, and they’re paying him like one! Without a doubt…

For context, that’s a serious payday. Williams’ contract came with a hefty $21.6 million signing bonus. Not to mention, this extension made him the first Jets first-round pick since 2016 to re-sign with the team. And as you’d expect him to be, Quinnen was all in for the long haul: “The success of this organization is beyond important to me,” he said, adding that he’s ready to put his best foot forward. And boy, he is doing just that this season.

He’s not just cashing checks—he’s making them count. Fast forward to this season, and Williams has been a wrecking ball on the field. In Week 9 against the Texans, he was all over CJ Stroud. More like, put him on lock. Safe to say, he’s proving every dollar right.