Mike Williams signing with Jets: Former Chargers WR joins New York on one-year deal worth up to $15 million

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Aaron Rodgers has a new target in the pass game, as CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson reports the New York Jets are signing former Los Angeles Chargers wideout Mike Williams. It’s a one-year deal worth up to $15 million, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. 

The former Clemson Tiger was selected by the Chargers with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. After seven seasons, the 29-year-old was released to save $20 million as L.A. attempted to get under the cap before the new league year. 

Williams caught 19 passes for 249 yards and one touchdown in three games last season before tearing his ACL. He has recorded two 1,000-yard campaigns in his career, and his 15.6 yards per reception ranks second best since he entered the league (min. 500 targets).

At 6-foot-4, 218 pounds, Williams provides a big-bodied target on the perimeter in Nathaniel Hackett’s scheme. In 88…

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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2024-03-19 21:14:27

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