Wide receiver Mike Williams of the New York Jets tore his ACL in Week 3 last season but leads the NFL in yards per catch since 2018. He ranked 25th in ESPN's 'open' metric in 2022. Williams is on track with his ACL rehab and expects to be ready for Week 1 of the upcoming season. The Jets' projected wide receiver depth chart includes Garrett Wilson, Jason Brownlee, Irv Charles, Allen Lazard, Malik Taylor, and Xavier Gipson.
Mike Williams (ACL) says he'll be ready for Week 1 https://t.co/PAxLM92Tsj
Williams says he’s 4+months removed from his ACL surgery. He says he will be ready for Week 1. #Jets https://t.co/PSOBTxy5V3
Mike Williams (knee) expects to be ready Week 1.
Mike Williams says his rehab (ACL) is right on schedule and everything is looking good. Says he expects to be ready for Week 1 #Jets
#Jets projected WR depth chart: WR: Garrett Wilson, Jason Brownlee, Irv Charles WR: Mike Williams, Allen Lazard, Malik Taylor Slot: Xavier Gipson Note: Williams can play the slot; saw action there early last season before his injury. Wilson also can play the slot.
Some notes on WR Mike Williams: * Tore ACL in Wk 3 last season * Since 2018, he leads the NFL with 15.8 ypc (min: 200 catches) * In 2022, he ranked 25th out 130 WRs in ESPN's "open" metric. Also: 2.3 yards per route, T-25th. A big-play threat when healthy. #Jets