Winless Jets on verge of making dubious franchise history
The winless New York Jets are on the verge of making franchise historyNOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AVERY WILLIAMSON
Filling reserve role Williamson is expected to serve as the backup to Robert Spillane after being acquired by the Steelers on Sunday, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Williamson recorded nine tackles Sunday afternoon for the Jets against the Chiefs and was shipped to the Steelers by the end of the day. The 28-year-old totaled 59 tackles through seven games this season, but he'll be filling a reserve role for his new team. He may not be available for Week 9 since he won't be allowed to join the team until Saturday due to the COVID-19 restrictions when heading to a new team.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers notebook: Avery Williamson's addition, Super Bowl odds and scheme changes The Steelers’ trade for inside linebacker Avery Williamson was done to improve their depth and provide an experienced backup for Robert Spil...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Around the AFC North: Steelers Trade for Linebacker Avery Williamson Myles Garrett will have an MRI as the Browns limp into their bye week. Joe Burrow believes the Bengals can “rattle off four or five wins” af...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM
Cab fare to Pittsburgh: Williamson can’t wait to get out of New York The linebacker posted a photo on Instagram of himself attempting to catch a cab out of New York City.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Moving on up: LB Williamson goes from Jets to Steelers NEW YORK - Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
NFL Latest: Jets Trade Avery Williamson To Steelers Jason La Canfora discusses the Jets trading Avery Williamson to the Steelers.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Jets Trade LB Avery Williamson and Acquire Fifth-Round Pick in 2022 Green & White Also Send Seventh-Round Selection in 2022 to Pittsburgh Steelers
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Avery Williamson celebrates Jets exit with hilarious IG post after Steelers trade Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated in a trade from the Jets to the Steelers.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Steelers trade for starting-caliber ILB Avery Williamson Avery Williamson moves from last place to first place and reunites with former college teammate in trade to Steelers
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
AP source: Jets trade LB Avery Williamson to Steelers NEW YORK (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have agreed to trade veteran linebacker Avery Williamson t...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
AP source: Jets trade LB Avery Williamson to Steelers Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Sources: Jets trade Williamson to Steelers for 2022 draft pick Another Jets veteran is on the move. The Jets have agreed to trade inside linebacker Avery Williamson to the Pittsburgh Steelers, league sou...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Moving way up: Avery Williamson goes from Jets to Steelers
Linebacker Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeatedNOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NY Jets trade LB Avery Williamson to the Pittsburgh Steelers The NY Jets have reportedly traded linebacker Avery Williamson to the Steelers. The NY Jets have reportedly agreed to a trade that will send...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Pittsburgh-bound in trade Williamson was traded to the Steelers on Sunday along with a 2022 seventh-round pick for Pittsburgh's 2022 fifth-rounder, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Williamson goes from the only winless team in the league to the lone undefeated team. Once he gets acclimated to his new surroundings, Williamson figures to slide into a starting inside linebacker role for the Steelers. He suited up for the Jets earlier Sunday, leading the team with nine tackles in a 35-9 loss to the Chiefs.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Bell to face former team as Jets visit Arrowhead
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Another double-digit tackle game Williamson racked up 13 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Bills.
Impact Williamson has 24 tackles in the last two games. New York's defense will likely spend the majority of the game on the field in Week 8 against the Chiefs, which should give the veteran inside linebacker plenty of opportunities to pad his tackle total.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 24, 2020 • NJ.COM
Eleven tackles in Week 6 Williamson recorded a team-high 11 tackles, all solo, in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Williamson played well once again, but few of his teammates on either side of the ball can say the same. The 28-year-old inside linebacker seems to be fully recovered from last year's ACL surgery, as Williamson now has 34 tackles, an interception and three passes defensed in his last four games.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Plays well in defeat Williamson had eight tackles (six solo), two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Williamson was effective against both the run and the pass, but his effort went for naught, as the Jets fell to 0-5. He picked off Kyler Murray at Arizona's 31-yard line and returned it all the way to the 10, only to watch New York settle for a field goal to make it 7-3 Cardinals at the time. That's as close as the Jets would get the rest of the way. After working his way back from injury in a sheltered role to start the season, Williamson has come on with 23 tackles in the last three games.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jets befuddled after fifth loss in row, answers not coming
Coach Adam Gase seemed to be searching for the right words after the New York Jets dropped their fifth straight game to start the season, and not finding themOCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avery Williamson, Jets Defense ‘Hungry’ for Thursday Night Football Broncos Have Good One-Two Punch at RB with Phillip Lindsay and Melvin Gordon
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Jets' ugly 0-3 start has Gase, Darnold searching for answers
The New York Jets are banged up and begging for answers to try to turn around a season that is already spiraling after just three gamesSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nine tackles in Week 3 loss Williamson recorded nine tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Colts.
Impact Williamson was one tackle shy of Bradley McDougald's team-high total on the afternoon. The veteran linebacker was injured to start the season but is rounding into form and should be a steady source of tackles moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
