Jets Lock in McDonald's Upside, Pass Rush Potential

On April 29th, the New York Jets just locked in the fifth-year option on edge-rusher Will Mcdonald.

Their former first-round pick from the 15th, spot in the 2023 draft.

They dropped the news on social media.

April 29th, 2026, securing him for 2027 at just under 14 million bucks.

Against the cap, Mcdonald had an up-and-down ride so far, three sacks as a rookie,

then he blew up with 10.5 in his second year.

Last season he hit eight, but half of those came in one wild game where he dropped four on the browns.

Fans and analysts are split, some call that double-digit year of fluke since the Jets secondary got torched,

letting quarterbacks unload quick.

Still, the tape shows Mcdonald stayed explosive, just needed more chances.

Now with first-rounder David Bailey joining the mix and a beefed-up secondary on deck for next year,

Mcdonald could feast again and make this deal.

Look like a steal.

Jets front-office betting big on his upside, and if he delivers,

gangrene's pass rush might finally terrorize the league.