Mike Williams certainly seemed to make some progress on Thursday according to New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh.
Saleh made his comments on Thursday to the assembled media following practice. Williams, a wide receiver who signed with the Jets this offseason after seven years with the Los Angeles Chargers, is potentially a big piece for his new team’s offense.
And the fact that he is rounding into form is a good sign for the Jets.
Williams played in three games in 2023 due to an ACL injury. Last season, he had 19 catches for 249 yards and a touchdown. Two years ago he was among the top wide receivers in the AFC with 63 catches for 895 yards and four touchdowns.
But it is looking like Williams won’t take the field for the Jets for their season opener.
“That wouldn’t be fair. He’s going to be available Week 1, but to expect him to be 100 percent? No,” Saleh told reporters.
“We’re going to be very smart with how we use him, but he’s going to be plenty available to make his mark felt.”
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As for how Williams looked in practice, Saleh was pleased.
“He got back with the team, actually had a really nice day today. I think he had like four or five catches and well over 100 yards, but I thought he had a really nice day today,” Saleh said about Williams’ practice performance on Thursday.