Jets, All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams agree to four-year contract extension: reports

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New York Jets players are set to begin reporting to training camp in just over a week, but there have been questions about whether one of the anchors of the Jets' defense, Quinnen Williams, would show up at the team's facility later this month.

On Thursday, the Jets' front office put an end to those questions by reportedly signing the All-Pro defensive tackle to a long-term contract extension. Williams agreed to a four-year deal worth $96 million, with $66 million in guarantees, ESPN reported.

Williams, 25, who had one year remaining on his rookie contract, is now tied to the franchise through the 2027 season.

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Quinnen Williams, #95 of the New York Jets, warms up against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on September 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Williams did not participate in the Jets' voluntary workouts earlier this offseason, as the two sides worked to hammer out the details of a deal.

As other top defensive tackles signed massive extensions, Williams took to social media to express his frustration.

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In May, Williams removed the Jets from his Twitter bio amid contract negotiations. He restored the Jets to his bio on Thursday.

Quinnen Williams, #95 of the New York Jets, waits for the snap during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

The Jets also re-signed Williams' brother, linebacker Quincy Williams, to a