Despite weeks of trade speculation, Mike Williams might end up sticking in New York. League sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the Jets could end up hanging on to the veteran wide receiver through the trade deadline. Fowler’s ESPN colleague, Rich Cimini, says that Williams is likely to stay put.
The Jets have been linked to a Williams trade for nearly a month, and the speculation naturally ramped up after the organization acquired All-Pro receiver Davante Adams. Williams was limited to only 19 snaps during Adams’ team debut in Week 7, and it was clear the offseason acquisition was on the outside looking in.
However, things changed quickly. Allen Lazard‘s injury has landed him on IR, leading to Williams garnering the third-most snaps at the position (behind Adams and Garrett Wilson) over the past two games. That uptick in playing time hasn’t led to an increase in production, as Williams has been limited to only a single catch over those two contests, but the Jets are clearly still comfortable throwing him out there.
As Fowler notes, Williams’ fate could be tied to the progress of the team’s other wideouts. Xavier Gipson has seen an inconsistent role during his sophomore campaign, and Malachi Corley made headlines the other night for his dropped-touchdown debacle. The organization could also turn to practice squad WR Jason Brownlee, who made a name for himself during the 2023 training camp.
Of course, Williams’ roster status will also be dependent on trade suitors. The 30-year-old has generated interest from the Steelers, Saints and Chargers, and while the Jets face an uphill battle to make the playoffs, they’re not going to give the veteran away for free. With only $2.3MM remaining on his contract, Williams doesn’t break the bank, so the Jets could ultimately decide to just stick with the veteran despite the underwhelming output.
The Buccaneers need to get something done…whether it is Williams or someone else…but I am not holding my breath
I think the Bucs missed out on a WR personally. Dionte Johnson, Cooper, Adams, all moved at the deadline. If Rams would have lost against Vikings, Cupp would have likely been a trade candidate for them but unlucky for them, the Rams won.
lol the deadline is 4pm Tuesday. Anybody can still get moved. Cowboys should be making phone calls for a RB. Bucs for a WR and same for Steelers and saints
I didnt say the deadlines over. im just saying options are slim for a difference maker WR to fill the shoes of Godwin (and Evans, to an extent) since most have been moved already. Maybe Titans would also be fine with moving Ridley but who else thats a needle mover could be on the block at this point?
Ridley’s contract is way too hefty to move him already and he’s their main guy since dehop left.
Cooper was traded 3 weeks ago….before Tampa needed WR’s
Thats nice. I didnt say it was the Bucs fault.
He has a trade market? Yeah…. I doubt it. He’s basically been a total underachiever or injured his whole career. Pass.
A team would probably be willing to send a conditional 6th or 7th for him but i’ll let you do your weird thing of hating on some random WR
Yeah you don’t want to be making “Conditional” draft pick trades with the Steelers. You’ll never see the top end even if they lose to do it. Ask the Bears.
Ok, but that doesnt mean Mike Will has 0 trade interest.
Do you ever say anything else? You are wrong. Get over it.
Yeah they are really losing a lot to keep that 4th, eh?
Hey remember when you said he didnt have a trade market and then he got traded 3 days later. I memba
Have you guys been watching the Jets? For some god awful reason they’re on national tv every week…. The guys is washed up. Garrett is terrific and Adams is still Adams, but Williams needs to be put out to pasture. He had a really nice career, but he’s completely ineffective now. I wouldn’t touch him with a 12 foot pole if I’m a contender. Maybe he’s great in the locker room, I have no idea. That does count for a lot, but he’s finished as a producer on the field.