Former Clemson football wide receiver Mike Williams is reportedly on the move, set to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade with the New York Jets. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Steelers will acquire Williams in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, just ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.
Williams joined the Jets this season on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million after being released by the Los Angeles Chargers in March. With the Jets, the 6-foot-4, 218-pound receiver recorded 12 catches for 166 yards over nine games.
Before his stint with New York, the 30-year-old spent seven seasons with the Chargers, who drafted him seventh overall in 2017. Known for his playmaking ability, Williams posted 249 receiving yards and a touchdown in 2023 before his season ended early due to an ACL injury. Despite an injury-filled career, Williams has made a mark in the NFL, totaling 321 receptions, 4,972 yards, and 31 touchdowns over 97 games.