Jets to pick up 3 options; sidestep questions on Rodgers' rant

The New York Jets are securing their future stars by exercising the fifth-year options for Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, and Jermaine Johnson, with projected salaries of $20.2 million, $16.8 million, and $13.4 million respectively. Gardner and Wilson are slam dunk choices, while Johnson’s inclusion hinges on his rehab progress after a major injury but he’s shown promise this season. Despite Rodgers’ criticism of coach Aaron Glenn, GM Darren Mougey avoids addressing the situation, focusing instead on the draft and the team’s new direction under Justin Fields, who has been named the starting quarterback.