The Jets are moving on from Mike Williams.

Weeks after quarterback Aaron Rodgers criticized the veteran receiver, the Jets traded Williams to the Steelers ahead of the NFL trade deadline for a fifth-round pick.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter <a href="https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1853864618944295354?s=46" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first reported the news.</a>

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<figcaption>The Jets traded Mike Williams to the Steelers. <span class="credit">Bill Kostroun/New York Post</span></figcaption>

Williams, who signed a one-year, $10 million deal this offseason, was pegged as the odd man out once the Jets acquired Davante Adams from the Raiders.

Williams gives the 6-2 Steelers a much-needed boost at the position after promising youngster George Pickens.

Weeks after quarterback Aaron Rodgers criticized the veteran receiver, the Jets traded Williams to the Steelers ahead of the NFL trade deadline for a fifth-round pick.{ai:summary}<p>The Jets have traded veteran receiver Mike Williams to the Steelers for a fifth-round pick, following criticism from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Williams, who signed a one-year, $10 million deal, became expendable after the Jets acquired Davante Adams.</p><p>The move aims to strengthen the Steelers' receiving corps alongside George Pickens. #sports</p>

Jets trade Mike Williams to Steelers after Aaron Rodgers criticism

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