FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — For weeks, the New York Jets have expressed optimism about their chances of signing star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to a contract extension.
They took it up another notch Tuesday, with coach Robert Saleh stating matter-of-factly that Williams — absent for voluntary workouts — will report to training camp with a new deal. «I speak for everyone — I probably speak for Quinnen — in that we all want get done sooner rather than later,» Saleh before practice. «I'll let the business guys handle all that stuff, but it's going to get done.
He'll be here for camp. He'll be ready to roll and once he is, I'm sure it'll be the same guy who was here.» The question of whether Williams will report to next week's mandatory minicamp is moot, as Saleh announced he was cancelling it.
He cited the early reporting date for training camp as the main reason, saying he wants to give the players a break after a productive offseason.