Cornerback Arms Race: How Sauce Gardner’s $30.1M deal is redefining NFL defensive paydays

Sauce Gardner’s new contract with the Jets is changing the NFL. Cornerbacks now have more power. Derek Stingley and Jaycee Horn’s deals look different. Rising stars like Trent McDuffie and Tariq Woolen want more money. Teams face tough choices with rising player costs. Gardner’s deal is a benchmark. More players will soon earn top dollar.