Almost as quickly as the trade went down, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made it thoughts known.
That thanks to the “Pat McAfee Show.”
Rodgers, who made his weekly appearance on the ESPN program, did so again on Tuesday. That day of the week happened to be the 2024 NFL trade deadline and Rodgers’ team was involved in a move.
At least on camera, Rodgers was supportive of Mike Williams, who was shipped out by the Jets.
The 30-year-old receiver was sent to the Pittsburgh Steelers just ahead of the trade deadline at 4 p.m. on Nov. 5. He fetched New York a 2025 fifth-round pick in the deal.
“We knew with Davante (Adams) coming in there would be less targets for everybody,” Rodgers said. “If this gives Mike more opportunities, that’s awesome. We wish Mike well.”
Returning from an ACL injury in 2023, Williams never hit his stride with the Jets. In nine games this year with New York, he only had 12 catches for 166.
Williams’ numbers are reflective of both his health and evident lack of chemistry with Rodgers under center.
At one point just before Adams was traded to New York, it appeared the Jets QB threw Williams under the bus for running a route wrong leading to a game-ending interception against the Buffalo Bills. Williams then took a few personal days and did not practice with his team before returning for the past two weeks… only to now be traded.
For more from Rodgers on the trade, see the attached clip below:
BREAKING NEWS: Mike Williams has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
“He’s been getting better every week and he’ll be great in that Steelers locker room..
This is gonna give him more opportunities and we wish him well” ~ @AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/SANnCQm3zF
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 5, 2024