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Jets, Quinnen Williams agree to 4-year, $96 million contract extension, AP source says

NEW YORK -- The New York Jets and All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

Williams is now the second-highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL behind only the Rams' Aaron Donald, who is making $31.7 million per year.

We've agreed to terms on a contract extension with DT Quinnen Williams.

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The deal for Williams includes $66 million in guaranteed salary, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the contract.