Darnold Standoff Ends, Rookie Finally in Camp

It took four days, but Sam Darnold's contract standoff is finally history after he, his agent Jimmy Sexton and the Jets agreed to terms on a $30 million contract over four years.

In addition, the Jets rookie quarterback will earn a $20 million signing bonus, which he can recoup right away in the next 15 days. In case you are wondering that equates to about $.1.333 million a day. Not bad at all.

In return, Darnold and his agent concede to the Jets wish to include off-set language in the deal that prevents the quarterback from "double-dipping" should the Jets cut him within the first three years of the deal. Secondly, the language that voided guarantees in the deal based on fines for any on-field/off-field incident was removed from the contract.

When Darnold finally got on the field, his Jets teammates clapped as he made his way to to begin stretching with the other quarterbacks, Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater.

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   Manish Mehta‏Verified account @MMehtaNYDN 4h4 hours ago
   

   Cool moment as Jets players clap as Sam Darnold jogs on to the field.

   
   

   
   

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Of course, Darnold threw a pick on his first pass and the media excoriated him for it.

Rich Cimini‏Verified account @RichCimini 3h3 hours ago

On his first pass in team drills, Sam Darnold throws a pick. Tipped by CB Derrick Jones and intercepted by S Doug Middleton. One player yells out, “Welcome back.” #Jets

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Welcome to the Jets, Sam.