The New York Jets have officially announced the signing of wide receiver Mike Williams, enhancing their offensive lineup. Williams, known for his significant contributions to the NFL since 2018, leads with an average of 15.8 yards per catch (ypc) among players with a minimum of 200 catches. Despite suffering an ACL tear in week 3 of the last season, his performance metrics, including ranking 25th out of 130 wide receivers in ESPN's 'open' metric and tying for 25th with 2.3 yards per route, underscore his potential as a big-play threat when healthy. The Jets' projected wide receiver depth chart now features Garrett Wilson, Jason Brownlee, Irv Charles, Allen Lazard, Malik Taylor, with Williams and Xavier Gipson, highlighting Williams' versatility to also play in the slot. Following his signing, Williams was spotted attending a Brooklyn Nets game, indicating his integration into the New York lifestyle. Mike Williams' next stop: New York.
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The newest member of the Jets, WR Mike Williams, is in the house tonight at Barclays.
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#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.
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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
The Jets have officially announced the signing of Wide Receiver Mike Williams Soon Antwan ? https://t.co/PTbQ9bx5cx