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Jets Sign First-Round TE Kenyon Sadiq to Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal

The move makes him the first of New York’s three first-round picks under contract.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Jets first round draft pick Kenyon Sadiq speaks to the media in Florham Park, NJ, Image 2 shows Quarterback Cade Klubnik #2 of the Clemson Tigers throws a pass during the second quarter

Overview

  • Kenyon Sadiq agreed to a four-year contract reported at about $22.3 million that is fully guaranteed with a fifth-year team option, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
  • The Jets announced the deal for the No. 16 pick, making Sadiq the first of their three 2026 first-round selections to seal a contract.
  • General manager Darren Mougey called Sadiq an offensive weapon and said coaches plan to move him around in sets that can feature two tight ends.
  • Analyst Rich Cimini noted Sadiq only recently switched to tight end and logged six drops at Oregon last season, signaling a learning curve in the pros.
  • The 2011 rookie pay system has streamlined first-round deals, so teams now often finish contracts before Memorial Day to get players into minicamp work sooner.