Muhammad Wilkerson vows to be ready for Jets' season opener

Muhammad Wilkersonsays he will be ready for the regular season.

Fresh off signing a new multiyear contract, Wilkerson expressed his confidence on Wednesday that he will be on the field for the New York Jets' season opener against Cincinnati on Sept. 11.

"I will be ready for Week 1," the defensive end said. He is recovering from a broken right leg suffered in last season's finale and couldn't predict when he would be available in training camp, which begins next week.

Wilkerson's deal is worth more than $85 million, including $37 million in guarantees through the first two years. Through three years of the deal, Wilkerson will be paid $54 million in guaranteed money.

He also believes the Jets, who finished 10-6 last season, are a playoff team if they build off that performance in their first season with Todd Bowles as coach.