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New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) is unlikely to take part in training camp, according to general manager Joe Douglas. "Mike's rehabbing the knee injury. I would say he's not gonna be ready for the start of training camp, but again, there's a lot of time, so we'll see how the rehab progresses, Douglas said. "There's a lot of checkpoints to hit, but we do feel confident that he's gonna be ready for the year." The 29-year-old is coming off an ACL tear he suffered in Week 3 of last season, so the injury update is not much of a surprise. The longtime Los Angeles Charger is expected to fill the WR2 role behind Garrett Wilson this season. Although he has durability concerns, the contested-catch specialist could do serious damage with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, making him an intriguing best ball target in 2024.
Mar 25, 2024 4:40 PM EST
New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (knee), who is four-plus months removed from surgery to fix a torn ACL, said that he will be ready for Week 1 this fall. Williams tore his ACL in Week 3 with the Los Angeles Chargers last year and missed the rest of the season. The 29-year-old was cut by the Bolts for salary cap purposes this offseason and quickly signed a one-year deal with the Jets worth up to $15 million in 2024. The 6-foot-4, 218-pound former first-rounder will give quarterback Aaron Rodgers a big target across from Garrett Wilson, which should allow him to put up some spike weeks for fantasy managers. However, it remains to be seen how effective the oft-injured wideout will coming off his significant knee injury. Most likely, Williams will be a boom-or-bust fantasy receiver in 2024 with plenty of injury risk.
Mar 20, 2024 2:03 PM EST
Former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is signing with the New York Jets, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 29-year-old will ink a one-year deal worth up to $15 million. Williams was recently released by the Chargers after seven seasons with the organization. He totaled 309 receptions for 4,806 yards and 31 touchdowns with the Bolts. He'll now join an offense with Aaron Rodgers, Breece Hall, and Garrett Wilson, so assuming he has a successful recovery from a torn ACL suffered in Week 3 of last season, he could be due for spike weeks in 2024 fantasy football. That said, he has struggled to stay on the field over the last two years after a 1,146-yard season in 2021, so fantasy managers should proceed with caution when considering him in drafts this year.
Mar 19, 2024 4:58 PM EST
Free-agent wide receiver Mike Williams reportedly has scheduled visits with multiple teams this upcoming week. The Los Angeles Chargers made Williams a cap-casualty late last week. Since then, the Chargers have traded fellow wideout Keenan Allen and expressed interest in bringing back Williams. Despite that, Williams is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Pittsburgh Steelers this week. All three teams have a need for Williams, so he'd likely be a legitimate threat on any of them. Williams does have a lengthy injury history but has proven to be reliable when healthy.
Mar 17, 2024 9:42 PM EST
The Carolina Panthers plan to host former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) for a visit next week, according to a league source. Williams, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 3 of last year, was released earlier this week due to salary cap purposes. The 29-year-old they call Big Mike was set to make $20 million in the final year of his three-year extension in 2024. Now that most of the big free agents have already chosen new teams, Williams is one of the biggest names available on the open market and would give young quarterback Bryce Young a big new target in the passing game after Carolina already traded for wideout Diontae Johnson. The former seventh overall pick in 2017 by the Bolts out of Clemson has two 1,000-yard seasons in his seven NFL campaigns and scored nine touchdowns in 2021, but his lengthy injury history outweighs his upside at this point.
Mar 15, 2024 10:37 PM EST
Veteran wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) is being released by the Los Angeles Chargers after seven seasons with the organization, as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The move clears $20 million in cap space for L.A. Originally the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Chargers, Williams has racked up 309 receptions for 4,806 yards and 31 touchdowns in 88 games. He's flashed plenty of upside in his career, but injuries have been an issue. The 29-year-old has not played a full season since 2018 and was limited to just three games last year before suffering a torn ACL. Either way, there should be plenty of interest from other teams for the contested catch specialist given the premium that is placed on wide receivers in today's game.
Mar 13, 2024 2:14 PM EST
The Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly willing to trade Mike Williams (knee) this offseason, and the team has already explored trade partners ahead of 2024 free agency. The 29-year-old is entering the final year of his three-year $60 million deal. If traded, the organization will save $20 million on the cap. Originally a first-round pick by the Chargers in 2017, Williams has two 1,000-yard seasons on his resume. Last year, he played in just three games before suffering a torn ACL. Injuries have been an issue for him during his career, but there are likely to be interested suitors for the contested catch specialist on the trade market.
Mar 11, 2024 9:35 AM EST
The Athletic's Daniel Popper suggests that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) could be the odd man out among fellow receiver Keenan Allen and pass-rushers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack this offseason. Williams and the other three players have huge salary cap hits this year after they were all restructured last offseason. Together, they are projected to account for close to 60% of the team's cap in 2024, according to Over the Cap. It's highly unlikely all four players will be on the roster this fall. Williams is coming off a torn ACL and has the second-highest receiver cap hit in the league at $32.46 million (Allen has the highest). If Williams is cut, the Chargers would save $20 million. And if Williams is gone, former first-rounder Quentin Johnston should have a much bigger role in his sophomore season after he was a big disappointment his rookie year.
Feb 29, 2024 2:51 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) underwent successful knee surgery to repair his torn ACL. He's expected to be ready to return for training camp next season. Williams suffered the season-ending injury in his left knee during the Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old finished the 2023 campaign with 19 catches for 249 yards and one score. Joshua Palmer has picked up the slack in the Chargers' passing attack in his absence.
Oct 26, 2023 9:24 AM EST
The Los Angeles Chargers officially placed wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed receiver Simi Fehoko to the active roster from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad in a corresponding move. The Bolts also signed safety AJ Finley to their practice squad. Williams suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee in the Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues can safely drop him now. The 28-year-old will finish 2023 with 19 catches on 26 targets for 249 yards and a touchdown in three games. With Williams now out, Joshua Palmer will be LA's No. 2 behind Keenan Allen, and first-round rookie wideout Quentin Johnston will also be thrust into a much bigger role moving forward.
Sep 26, 2023 6:15 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings and is out for the rest of the season, an MRI exam confirmed, according to a source. It didn't look good when Williams needed help getting off the field in Minnesota on Sunday and then was carted to the locker room with a towel over his head. The team's and fantasy managers' worst fears have been realized, and now they'll be without him for the rest of 2023. The biggest beneficiary will be Joshua Palmer, who caught four of seven targets for 66 yards and his first touchdown of the year in Week 3. Fantasy managers that have Williams or are looking for a wideout should make Palmer a high waiver priority this week. Rookie first-rounder Quentin Johnston will also be thrust into a bigger role immediately.
Sep 25, 2023 1:17 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) may have a serious, potentially season-ending knee injury. Deep into the third quarter, the seventh-year veteran went down clutching his left knee. When he was able to get up off of the field, Williams was unable to put weight on that knee. If an MRI confirms what is feared and Williams is placed on injured reserve, rookie first-round pick Quentin Johnston and third-year receiver Joshua Palmer will step into more playing time. Williams was off to a strong start this season, averaging 83 yards per game on 19 total receptions.
Sep 25, 2023 9:08 AM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) had a big game in a Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Williams was targeted eight times, making seven catches for 121 yards and a touchdown. Williams caught a touchdown from fellow wide receiver Keenan Allen on an excellently run double pass play. Unfortunately, Williams was forced to leave the game early and needed to be helped off the field, unable to put much weight on his left knee. If he is forced to miss time, rookie Quentin Johnston is likely to step in to Williams' role.
Sep 24, 2023 5:28 PM EST
According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) will undergo an MRI on Monday. The 28-year-old had his best game of the season in the narrow win over the Vikings, pulling in seven of his eight targets for 121 yards and a touchdown. However, he suffered a nasty knee injury late in the contest and left the field on a cart. While fantasy managers hope for the best, considering how bad Williams' injury appeared, there's not much reason to remain optimistic. If he misses time, Kennan Allen should see even more attention from Justin Herbert. At the same time, Joshua Palmer and Donald Parham Jr., who combined for three touchdowns in Week 3, might rise on the depth chart.
Sep 24, 2023 5:13 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) appeared to suffer a serious injury during Week 3 versus the Minnesota Vikings. He was helped off the field and carted to the locker room with a towel over his head. The talented wideout caught seven passes for 121 yards and one touchdown before departing. Amidst fears that this could be a long-term injury, Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnson will likely see a significant increase in volume going forward.
Sep 24, 2023 4:14 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams could have a solid Week 3 performance against the Minnesota Vikings. Williams missed some time in Week 1 with an injury, but he's still put up 20 fantasy points through the first two weeks. Week 3 could be an even bigger week as Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense take on the Vikings zone defense. Keenan Allen is the clear number one in this passing game, but Williams is right behind him and should be the target of more of Herbert's deep balls going forward. Williams is a solid WR2 for this matchup, with some upside.
Sep 21, 2023 2:25 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) was listed on the first injury report of Week 3 on Wednesday, but he was able to put in a full practice. Williams played 90 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 2 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans and caught a healthy eight passes on a team-high 13 targets for 83 yards, so we think he'll end up being just fine to play in a Week 3 road game against the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old could go off for fantasy managers this weekend as the Bolts look to get their first win of the season against a Vikings defense that has been shredded so far by opposing offenses through two weeks.
Sep 20, 2023 8:07 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams made eight catches in a Week 2 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans. Williams led the team in targets with 13 and ended up tied for the lead in catches with eight. He gained 83 scoreless yards but looked healthy and was a clear top target for quarterback Justin Herbert. With the Chargers unable to get anything going on the ground, Williams and Keenan Allen each caught eight passes. Williams had a good game, but Allen's two touchdown catches separated him from Williams in fantasy scores. Still, Williams looked good and should be a WR3 option with upside most weeks.
Sep 17, 2023 5:03 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams should have a stronger performance in Week 2. He missed some time in Week 1 while being checked by the Chargers medical team, but ended up with four catches for 45 yards. The Chargers focused on the running game in that matchup, but should throw more often in Week 2 against a weak Titans secondary. Williams is a solid WR3 option with nice upside.
Sep 14, 2023 3:22 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams was forced to miss some time in the middle of a Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins, but was able to return afterwards and appeared healthy. In total, he caught four passes on five targets, gaining 45 yards. The Chargers offense focused on the run in this one, not leaving much in the air for their pass catchers. Williams will have much bigger games, but he's a WR3 at best until he shows some consistency, despite playing on a strong offense.
Sep 11, 2023 1:42 AM EST
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