As Week 10 of the NFL regular season approaches, teams are finalizing roster changes for the remainder of the season. Among those making moves is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-mike-tomlins-steelers-sign-key-weapon-to-help-russell-wilson-from-aaron-rodgers-jets">just announced the acquisition of wide receiver Mike Williams</a>, formerly of the New York Jets and teammate of quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers.</a>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-williams">Williams</a>, who has recorded 166 receiving yards so far in 2024, joins a Steelers squad currently sitting atop the AFC North standings. Despite his recent contributions to the Jets, New York opted not to retain him, allowing Williams to take on a new role in Pittsburgh.



Rodgers spoke about the trade on The Pat McAfee Show, sharing his perspective on Williams both as a player and a person in the locker room: “Mike’s a quiet guy who just goes about his business. He had a tough injury last year but worked his *** off to make a comeback. He wasn’t around for much of training camp, but he’s been progressing.”



Rodgers continued, “During the season, I really felt his speed coming back. He’s more comfortable with it now, and that’s a tough injury—I know from experience. The mental aspect is what takes the most time.” Williams, now with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>, has a promising opportunity to revitalize his career.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241105_BUS_266464_Mike-Williams-1-1024x576_6e422774.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mike Williams playing" class="wp-image-253377" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Williams-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Williams-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Williams-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Williams-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Williams-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mike Williams of the New York Jets against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Rodgers on Williams’ move to the Steelers</h2>



While Williams’ departure is a significant loss for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">Jets</a>, Rodgers believes his former teammate will thrive with Pittsburgh: “Mike’s a good guy, a strong leader. Sometimes, a change of scenery is great for certain players. I mean, it was great for me—I’ve had fun here.”


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Rodgers also commented on the Jets’ future without Williams, and Adams in the lineup: “With Davante around, we all knew targets would be fewer for everyone else—he’s a go-to option. But it gave Mike more opportunities, and I wish him well.”



<h2>Williams’ performance with the Jets</h2>



Williams leaves New York after one season, during which he made a solid impact prior to Adams joining the roster. Though he didn’t score a touchdown, he proved reliable in clutch situations.



In nine games (three as a starter), Williams recorded 12 receptions on 21 targets, including nine first downs, and totaled 169 receiving yards. With those stats, he had a 52.4 successful percentage.



<h2>What’s next for Williams with the Steelers?</h2>



Williams will have his first opportunity to suit up for Pittsburgh in their Week 10 matchup in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> against the Washington Commanders, the NFC East leaders. After that, he will have to get ready to play against two difficult squads.



Steelers November Schedule:



<ul><li>vs. Commanders – Week 10 – November 10</li><li>vs. Ravens – Week 11 – November 17</li><li>vs. Browns – Week 12 – November 21</li></ul>

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Chargers</a> are struggling in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season, and they have just received some very bad news. The AFC West team will lose a crucial wide receiver of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Herbert’s</a> offense for the rest of the year.



Against all odds, the Chargers started the 2023 season with two defeats. For this reason, it was pivotal for them to get a victory in Week 3, but the task was not easy at all for them.


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Los Angeles flew to Minnesota to face the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-vikings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vikings</a>. The home team was also looking for its first win of the year, but the Chargers were able to get a huge victory on the road and defeat Kirk Cousins’ squad.



<h2>Chargers’ wide receiver to miss the rest of the 2023 NFL season</h2>



Week 3 of the 2023 season left a bittersweet taste for the Chargers. They secured an incredible win against the Vikings on the road but lost a crucial player at the end of the game.



During the last quarter of Sunday’s game, Mike Williams had to leave early due to a knee injury. NFL Media confirmed on Monday, through an MRI, that the wide receiver suffered a torn ACL and will be out for the rest of the season.



Williams had been the second-best wide receiver on the team this year, following Keenan Allen. The former 7th overall pick has recorded 19 receptions for 249 yards and one touchdown, and these statistics will remain unchanged for the rest of the campaign.


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<h2>Who will be Mike Williams’ replacement?</h2>



The Los Angeles Chargers will probably use Quentin Johnston as WR2, who was drafter with the 21st overall pick this year.

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There are a handful of teams that have the quarterback position settled. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Los Angeles Chargers</a> are one of them because they have Justin Herbert. However, head coach Brandon Staley is in the hot seat considering he hasn’t been able to maximize Herbert’s talent.



The Chargers made the playoffs as a wild card team, but they did so securing a spot with one game to go. No matter what happened in Week 18 against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos">Denver Broncos</a>, their seeding wasn’t going to change.


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Staley decided to play the starters in that game despite there was nothing to play for. The rush of criticism towards the head coach was aimed at his decision mainly since Mike Williams got injured. His absence in the postseason is what he finally addressed.



<h2>Mike Williams gets real on missing the postseason</h2>



The Jacksonville Jaguars were the opponent in the wild card round. A 27-0 lead was a comforting score to think that Los Angeles didn’t make any mistake the previous week. However, the Jaguars came back to win 31-30.



Williams has been injury-prone his whole career, so a conservative approach is likely needed. The wide receiver picked up a back issue against the Broncos and wasn’t able to face Jacksonville, but he doesn’t hold a grudge over that decision.



“The coach wanted us to play, so that’s what we had to do. That’s what we get paid to do, play football. I was with whatever decision he made. I understood why he wanted us to play. We had a lot of momentum going into that game. He wanted to keep the momentum going. Coach Staley is our leader. We believe in him. We can go with whatever he wants us to do”, Williams said according to Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times.

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