Jets trade WR Mike Williams to Steelers for fifth-round pick: Sources

By RJ Kraft, Dianna Russini and Jeff Howe

The New York Jets have dealt wide receiver Mike Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers, league sources said. New York will receive a 2025 fifth-round pick in return, per a team source.

Since the Jets traded for Davante Adams last month, Williams has seemed like the odd man out in New York. Williams signed a one-year deal worth up to $15 million in March, but never quite jelled with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In nine games this season, Williams has 12 receptions for 166 yards.

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The Steelers have seemingly been looking for wide receiver help since the preseason and now have some depth with Williams. The 30-year-old will join a receivers room led by George Pickens for the AFC North division leaders. His 6-foot-4, 218-pound frame should be an inviting target for quarterback Russell Wilson.

In eight seasons, the oft-injured Williams has 321 receptions for 4,972 yards and 31 touchdowns. Prior to signing with the Jets, he spent seven seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.