During the NFL free agency period, many teams are eager to sign wide receiver Mike Williams due to his impressive skills. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Williams has meetings lined up with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Pittsburgh Steelers this week. The Jets will be his first stop on Monday night, followed by the Panthers on Tuesday, as stated by Fox Sports Radio 1340’s Sheena Quick. Despite interest from other teams, Williams’ current team, the Los Angeles Chargers, are also interested in keeping him, especially after losing Keenan Allen.
The Steelers are one of the interested parties that has been quite busy this offseason, adding wide receiver Van Jefferson and quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to their roster.
Diontae Johnson’s departure has left a gap in their receiving group, making Williams an attractive prospect to strengthen their offensive weapons and compete strongly in the challenging AFC North. The Jets have high hopes with Aaron Rodgers’ impending return. Williams could greatly enhance a receiving unit led by Garrett Wilson, especially considering Rodgers’ early-season injury setback last year. Similarly, the Panthers urgently need offensive playmakers to support their 2023 No. 1 pick Bryce Young. Despite Adam Thielen’s impressive performance, the team lacked depth in the receiving department, with D.J. Chark Jr. as the second choice. Williams’ potential addition to the team could bring new energy to their offense, especially after his limited appearances in 2023 due to a torn ACL, which limited him to just three games. Although Williams’ 2023 season was affected by injury, his career stats are impressive, with 4,806 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns. With two 1,000-yard seasons already, his potential impact on any of these teams could be substantial, provided he stays healthy.
