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Quinnen Williams worthy of biggest contract in Jets history, but when?

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:

1. Sitting on a gold mine: Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has a lot riding on Monday night's Pro Bowl announcement. If selected, it will ensure a pay raise of about $5 million for his fifth-year option (2023). But the overarching question is: Will he get a new contract before then?

Williams, in his third year, is eligible for a new deal as soon as the season is over. That doesn't mean he will get one. As we saw with former Jets safety Jamal Adams, general manager Joe Douglas won't give out a mega-contract just because the fan base is clamoring for a splashy commitment.