The free-agent-to-be is a free-agent no more. The Jets signed Enunwa to a four-year deal that will pay him $36 million over the life of the contract, with $20 million guaranteed.It has been a rough the last two years for Enunwa. Last season he missed the entire 2017 season due to neck surgery to remove a bulging disc. This season, he played 11 games before aggravating an ankle injury against the Tennessee Titans early in December. He hasn't played since.
He finished the season with 38 receptions for 448 yards and a touchdown. The lone touchdown came way back in Week 1.
Even with the limited action, the Jets wanted to get Enunwa into the fold moving forward. Two years ago he was a break out performer, posting 857 yards receiving and four touchdowns. Earlier this year he was well on his way to putting up big numbers, proving to be a great security blanket for quarterback Sam Darnold.
When healthy Enunwa is a hybrid -- a guy who can be both a wide receiver and tight end, which makes his value in the slot so important for the Jets. The potential of what Enunwa can bring to the Jets on the field, and his good character off the field was an attraction for the Jets who have been trying to get a deal done with Enunwa since October.
For Enunwa he wanted to stay in New York and play with Darnold.
"I have a young quarterback that I can mold," Enunwa told reporters Friday. "No, seriously though, Sam is an amazing player and as a receiver that's who you want to play with. And we have so much talent around at every position. I've been here for so long and this is what I know and this is what I've come to love and I want to continue that."
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