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Steelers Trade For Jets' Struggling Wide Receiver Mike Williams

New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (18) pulls in a pass against Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) in the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (

Wide receiver Mike Williams has been traded from the New York Jets to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a fifth-round pick in next year's draft, pending a physical. Williams struggled to establish a connection with quarterback Aaron Rodgers during his time with the Jets, leading to decreased production on the field. The acquisition of Davante Adams by the Jets made Williams expendable, prompting the trade to the Steelers.

With the Steelers, Williams is expected to provide a valuable red zone target for quarterback Russell Wilson, complementing top wideout George Pickens and tight end Pat Freiermuth. The Steelers have been seeking an additional outside receiver to pair with Pickens since the departure of Diontae Johnson.

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