Veteran receiver Mike Williams signed with the New York Jets this offseason on a one-year deal and the plug has already been pulled. On Tuesday, news broke that the franchise had traded Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers after a difficult start to the 2024 season in which the pass-catcher never found a rhythm or developed chemistry with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Williams will now attempt to do so in the Steel City, catching passes from Russell Wilson.
The shaky relationship between Williams and Rodgers was a big storyline during the Jets' early-season struggles. Things came to a head after the quarterback called out Williams for causing an interception for running the wrong route in a Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers barely looked Williams's way after that, but it didn't prevent the QB from delivering a classy farewell upon learning of the trade on Tuesday.
