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The Jets report for camp Wednesday at their facility in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Wilkerson, Jordan and Liuget were all first-round picks in the 2011 draft.
Wilkerson's decision is not surprising,Cheap Adidas Superstar Shoes, considering he stood to lose $30,000 per day of camp he skipped, per the league's collective bargaining agreement.
He stayed away from the team's facility during voluntary workouts and practices earlier in the offseason while looking for a long-term deal. Wilkerson, one of the key parts of new coach Todd Bowles' defense,Authentic Arizona Cardinals Jersey, is in the last year of his rookie contract and is due to make $6.97 million this season.
Wilkerson reported for mandatory minicamp last month, but was non-committal about showing for training camp.
"I'm frustrated, yeah," Wilkerson said last month. "I thought that a deal would be made,NBA Jerseys China, but at the end of the day, it's a business. These things take time."
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because neither Wilkerson nor the Jets announced the decision.
Wilkerson has 24½ sacks,Alexander Nylander Jersey, a safety, seven forced fumbles and 14 passes defensed in his first four NFL seasons, while establishing himself as one of the league's rising talents at defensive end. He highlights a Jets defensive line that is widely considered one of the NFL's best and includes Sheldon Richardson,Cheap China Jerseys, Damon Harrison and first-round pick Leonard Williams.
There is hope from Wilkerson's camp that an extension might still be worked out before the regular season, and contracts signed by fellow defensive linemen Cameron Jordan and Corey Liuget could serve as a basis. Jordan received a new deal from New Orleans that includes $34 million in guarantees,Air Max 97 Undefeated Black, while Liuget got $30 million guaranteed from San Diego.
NEW YORK (AP) — Big Mo will show for training camp.
"I'm not answering that question," Wilkerson said bluntly last month when asked if he would entertain thoughts of holding out of camp.
New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson will report to the practice facility on Wednesday with the rest of his teammates despite being unhappy with his contract, according to a person familiar with his plans. |
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