Muhammad Wilkerson and the New York Jets have agreed upon a five-year, $86 million deal.

For Wilkerson, $36.75 million is guaranteed at signing, including a $15 million signing bonus. The contract, which averages $17.2 million per season, also includes an injury guarantee of $53.5 million.

Wilkerson, 26, received the Jets' non-exclusive franchise tag (worth $15,701,000) on March 1. 

Wilkerson was unhappy about the potential of playing under the franchise tag without a long-term deal.

The subplot to his successful career -- 36 sacks in five seasons -- has been an ongoing contract drama.