The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)

Jets sign Franklin-Myers to an extension

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WARE, England — The New York Jets rewarded defensive end John Franklin-Myers with a four-year contract extension. He just wishes his young son was there to share the big news with him.

Franklin-Myers immediatel­y wanted to speak to 2-year-old Kyler after signing the deal that will keep him with the Jets through the 2025 season.

“He didn’t get a chance to be there, but I just wanted to talk to him,” FranklinMy­ers said at a press conference Friday at the team hotel outside London.

Franklin-Myers, who was cut by the Los Angeles Rams before the 2019 season, then paused, bowed his head and shed some tears.

“I play football for him,” the 25-year-old FranklinMy­ers

said, pausing again. “I just wanted to give him every opportunit­y.”

The team announced the signing Friday ahead of their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. A person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that the contract is worth up to $55 million. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce terms.

Franklin-Myers said he’s looking forward to “four more years“with the Jets.

Earlier in his comments, he said there was no thought given to becoming a free agent after the season. He was in the final year of his rookie contract, and the Jets will now keep him as an important piece of their defensive line.

“With this coaching staff and the guys that they give me an opportunit­y to play with, I think I won’t be in a better position anywhere,” he said.

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