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Important catch in Week 2 win Williams caught his only target for 19 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.

Impact While Williams remained quiet on the stat sheet, he saw a substantial bump in usage, playing 65 percent of the Jets' offensive snaps after being on the field for only 18 percent in Week 1. His lone catch was an important one, as Williams came down with a jump ball along the sideline to get the Jets out of a 2nd-and-16 pickle on a fourth-quarter drive that culminated in Braelon Allen's game-winning touchdown run. Williams' usage is being ramped up as he puts last year's ACL tear further behind him, and it wouldn't be surprising if he surpassed Allen Lazard (82 percent snap share) in playing time Thursday against the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jets, Robert Saleh Prepared to Give Mike Williams Snap Increase New York’s top second-receiving option should be seeing the field a lot more going forward.

SEPTEMBER 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ready for more snaps Week 2 Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Williams will play an increased role Sunday versus the Titans after having been under a 15-play limit Week 1, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact Williams only handled nine offensive snaps during Monday's 32-19 loss to the 49ers, his first game since suffering a torn ACL last September. The veteran wideout was essentially used as a decoy in his Jets debut, and even if his workload increases against Tennessee, Williams will likely need to continue ramping up for a bit before he can handle a full assortment of snaps as a starter. Until then, Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard figure to continue working as Aaron Rodgers' top two wide receivers.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Used as decoy in Jets debut Williams wasn't targeted in Monday's 32-19 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Playing on a pitch count in his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last September, Williams played only four snaps in his first half as a Jet and continued to see minimal action in the second half. The former Chargers wide receiver is likely to gradually ramp up his workload, so he could be more involved Week 2 against the Titans, but Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard should continue to lead the Jets' receiving corps early in the season after combining for 12 catches, 149 yards and two touchdowns on 20 targets Monday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ready for Week 1 Williams (knee) practiced fully Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams, who continues to move past the ACL tear he suffered in his left knee Week 3 last season, is thus in line to be available for Monday night's season opener against the 49ers. That said, coach Robert Saleh acknowledged that the Jets will monitor the wideout's reps in Week 1, which figures to lead to Williams being on some form of a pitch count in terms of snaps, even if he feels like he could handle more extensive work versus San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jets To Keep Mike Williams on Snap Count vs. 49ers New York will not force the veteran wide receiver into a large amount of snaps to kick off the 2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jets To Keep Mike Williams on Snap Count vs. 49ers New York will not force the veteran wide receiver into a large amount of snaps to kick off the 2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jets' Mike Williams 'Felt Good': 'What I Expected!' New York Jets receiver Mike Williams is ramping up his return to the field and the veteran says he feels good.

AUGUST 30 • SUNHERALD.COM

To be available Week 1 Coach Robert Saleh said Thursday that Williams (knee) is expected to be available for New York's regular-season opener against the 49ers on Monday, Sept. 9, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com...

Impact Saleh said Williams had a "really nice" practice session Thursday, "including four or five catches, well over 100 yards" in team drills, per Nick Shook of NFL.com. The head coach also said that the Jets are "gonna be very smart with how we use [Williams]," but that "he's gonna be plenty available to make his mark felt." That seems like an indication that Williams' involvement will be ramped up as the season progresses, which isn't much of a surprise given that the veteran wideout is working his way back from an ACL tear. Even if his rep count is limited Week 1, Williams is a big-bodied downfield threat capable of making an impact in a single play, and he it wouldn't be out of the question for him to immediately produce as the No. 2 receiver for QB Aaron Rodgers.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to team drills Williams (knee) will begin taking team reps Tuesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact It's a significant sign of progress on a day when so many other players that suffered ACL tears last season are being ruled out for the first four games. Williams isn't among that group, having suffered the injury early last season (Week 3) with no report of additional structural damage to his left knee. The Jets removed him from the PUP list Aug. 7 and he's been doing individual drills ever since. Williams won't automatically be ready for Week 1 at San Francisco, but all signs suggest the Jets expect him to play at some point in September.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Eyes team reps next week Williams (knee) expects to take team reps in practice next week, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Williams continues to bounce back from the ACL tear he suffered in his left knee in Week 3 last season, and participating in team drills will be a significant milestone for the wideout. As Week 1 approaches, however, it remains to be see what role the free-agent addition will handle early on, but once Williams is fully up to speed, he's on track to be a key component of the Jets passing game while working alongside top WR Garrett Wilson.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jets WR Mike Williams on return to field: 'It felt good' New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams joined his new teammates on the practice field Thursday, marking his first appearance since signin...

AUGUST 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

A week or two away from team drills Williams (knee) was limited to individual work at Tuesday's practice and won't take part in team drills for another week or two, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coach Robert Saleh said Thursday that Williams, who came off the active/PUP list Wednesday, is "a lot further ahead than we anticipated," per Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record, but he declined to state whether the veteran wideout will have his snap count limited to start the season. That seems positive for Williams' chances of being available Week 1 versus the 49ers, though as he works his way back from a torn left ACL suffered Week 3 last season, it remains likely that the big-bodied contested catch specialist will need time to ramp up his effectiveness. Once at 100 percent form, Williams figures to operate as the Jets' clear No. 2 wide receiver behind Garrett Wilson, with Xavier Gipson, Allen Lazard and Malachi Corley options to factor into three-wide sets.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jets WR Mike Williams (ACL) activated from PUP list New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams, who is recovering from a torn ACL, passed his physical and was activated Wednesday from the physi...

AUGUST 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Comes off PUP list The Jets removed Williams (knee) from the active/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact Williams' activation from the PUP list sets him up to practice for the first time in training camp, a notable step in his recovery from a left ACL tear suffered Week 3 last season. The timing of Williams' activation perfectly aligns with the timetable provided by coach Robert Saleh earlier this offseason, indicating that his recovery is continuing on schedule. The 29-year-old is in position to operate as one of Aaron Rodgers' top targets this season, behind No. 1 wideout Garrett Wilson, with running back Breece Hall and tight end Tyler Conklin also in the mix as pass-catchers. If he can quickly get back on the field without losing a step, Williams' upside in this Jets offense could entail a 1,000-yard receiving campaign and notable usage in the red zone. There's real risk, on the other hand, that Williams could get off to a slow start to the season even if he is cleared for action Week 1 against the 49ers.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Officially moves to PUP list The Jets placed Williams (knee) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's been expected that Williams would training camp on the PUP list as he works his way back from an ACL tear, with August representing a potential target for the veteran wideout's activation. The 29-year-old can come off the PUP list at any point throughout training camp, once cleared for practice activities, and he still has just over three weeks to get ready for the Jets' preseason opener against Washington. Williams still seems to have a chance at being available for Week 1, thought he could still have to to ramp up his activity level early in the season. If he can quickly return to full strength without suffering any notable setbacks in his recovery, Williams will have the opportunity to emerge as a pivotal player behind Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall in the Jets' top-heavy offense.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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