The Jets Corner Had A Monday Night To Remember
On Monday night at MetLife Stadium, amidst a whirlwind of action including a season-ending injury to Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, safety Jordan Whitehead quietly etched his name into the annals of the Jets’ remarkable 22-16 overtime victory. While the game had no shortage of excitement, Whitehead’s contribution stood out as both pivotal for his team and incredibly rewarding for himself.
Whitehead Has Historic Night
Whitehead’s standout performance included the rare feat of intercepting Bills quarterback Josh Allen three times. These takeaways proved to be the catalyst for the Jets, with the team capitalizing on those opportunities to secure a first-half field goal and wide receiver Garrett Wilson’s game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter.
In the post-game analysis, Whitehead shared that he had a sense of manifesting this extraordinary performance throughout the week leading up to the game. His confidence and preparation certainly paid off.
Jets safety Jordan Whitehead had a $250K incentive in his contract this season if he recorded three interceptions.
He reached it in the first game of the season 🤯 pic.twitter.com/98LqlDNDXD
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) September 12, 2023
How Much Did Whitehead Earn?
However, it wasn’t just the Jets’ comeback win that left a lasting impression on that memorable night. Field Yates, an ESPN analyst, revealed that Whitehead’s remarkable display on Monday also had a substantial financial impact on the safety. A specific incentive clause in his contract had been tied to reaching a particular interception milestone over the entire season, with the reward set at $250,000.
Jets DB Jordan Whitehead needed 3 interceptions this season to earn a $250K bonus…
He had 3 interceptions last night.
Cash it in Week 1 🤑
(h/t @FieldYates)
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) September 12, 2023
What makes this even more remarkable is that Whitehead achieved this feat in a single game, showing just how big of a night he had in the Jets’ first regular game of the season.
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