After the catastrophe that was the 2023 season, the New York Jets took a step towards rebounding on Tuesday after they signed free-agent huge receiver Mike Williams.
Williams, the No. 7 decide within the 2017 draft, left the Los Angeles Chargers after seven seasons as they appeared to trim their payroll, and he ought to give the Jets one other professional offensive menace.
Garrett Wilson, their WR1, took to Twitter to welcome Williams to the group.
“Mike Will ! Up prime the place the youngsters can’t attain it,” he tweeted.
Mike Will ! Up prime the place the youngsters can’t attain it
— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) March 19, 2024
Whereas Williams has by no means made the Professional Bowl, he has had two seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards, and at 6-foot-4, he’s a professional jump-ball menace, and he’s adept at making contested receptions.
He has the power to take loads of stress off Wilson, who has gone over 1,000 receiving yards in each of his NFL seasons and received the 2022 Offensive Rookie of the 12 months award.
The 2023 season was full of tons of promise for New York when it began, partly as a result of Wilson’s skills and fast emergence, however Corridor of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on their first offensive collection of the 12 months, and there went the season.
Rodgers has vowed to return, however with the damage and tear that got here with 15 seasons of being a beginning quarterback, it’s an open query as as to whether he’ll have the ability to play at a excessive stage.
The addition of Williams ought to assist, nevertheless, as he may grow to be one thing of a safety blanket for Rodgers — if he can keep wholesome.
Williams performed simply three video games final season due to a torn ACL.
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