The Pittsburgh Steelers have lined up a free agent weapon for Russell Wilson, but they will face up against the New York Jets.
The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to speak with free agent wide receiver Mike Williams, who could be an ideal fit for new quarterback Russell Wilson in the team’s new-look offence.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking at star wide receiver Mike Williams as a possible new teammate for quarterback Russell Wilson. The team needs more receivers after trading Diontae Johnson, leaving George Pickens as the sole well-known starter.
Johnson was dealt to the Carolina Panthers for cornerback Donte Jackson in an unusual player-for-player transaction, allowing the Steelers to save some money. Even though losing Johnson could be detrimental to the club, Williams could be an excellent replacement and may even work well with the new quarterback.
Wilson has demonstrated that he works well with larger receivers such as DK Metcalf, Jimmy Graham, and Courtland Sutton, and Williams fits this mould. However, the Steelers are not the only ones interested in Williams; the New York Jets are also apparently interested in speaking with him about joining their team.
This offseason, the Jets made some solid changes, improving their offensive line with two new tackles, Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, and adding John Simpson in the middle. This could potentially elevate the team’s line from one of the worst in the league to one of the finest.
Williams, who missed almost all of last season due to an Achilles tendon tear, might sign with the Jets and become the team’s second receiver behind budding star Garrett Wilson, according to the Mirror.
Williams was released by the Los Angeles Chargers due to a salary cap charge of $20 million. The team could let him go without incurring a dead cap hit and use the money elsewhere.
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