Their joint desire to become part of the solution to decades of losing, instead of just joining the list of the latest stars to fall short, was rewarded.

According to NFL Media, the Jets' star cornerback has agreed to a four-year $120.4 million extension that averages $30.1 million per year, and makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

It marks the first time in NFL history that a receiver has received an average over $31 million after playing only three seasons.