Aaron Rodgers has a new weapon.
Ex-Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams signed with the New York Jets on Tuesday, the team announced. Williams' deal with New York is for one year and worth up to $15 million, according to multiple reports.
The Chargers released Williams in a money-saving move last week after he spent the first seven years of his career with the franchise. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Williams was scheduled to also meet with the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers before committing to the Jets during his visit with the team on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old Williams has posted two 1,000-yard seasons in his career, most recently doing so in 2021 when he recorded 76 receptions for 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns. He was limited to just three games last season after suffering a torn ACL in Week 3.
The former first-round pick was part of a lethal 1-2 punch at wide receiver with Keenan Allen in Los Angeles, and now he will form a new one with Garrett Wilson on the Jets.
The Jets have made several other additions to their offense in free agency. They beefed up their offensive line by signing tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses along with guard John Simpson. New York also brought in veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to back up Rodgers.
With Williams bound for New York, Michael Thomas and Odell Beckham Jr. headline the top available wide receivers on the open market.
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