The New York Jets announced Sunday that they’ve placed DL Quinnen Williams on the COVID-19 list ahead of their game against the Jaguars.
The Jets elevated DL Freedom Akinmoledum to their active roster.
Williams, 24, was selected by the Jets with the No. 3 overall pick out of Alabama in the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $32,529,380 rookie contract that includes $21,677,732 signing bonus.
His contract also includes a fifth-year option for the Jets to potentially pick up.
In 2021, Williams has appeared in 14 games for the Jets and recorded 49 tackles, six sacks and two pass deflections.
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