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Mike Williams Injury History & Updates

Basic StatsMike Williams's Basic Stats

Mike Williams
ADP: N/A
Bye: 12
Experience: 7
Age: 30.0
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 218
40 Time: 4.59
Speed Score: 102.30

Burst Score (Rank): 115.80 (22%)

Injury PredictorMike Williams's Injury Guide

Very High Risk

Chance of Injury in 2024

79.7%

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

9%

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2024

3.40

Durability

2.40

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

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Injury History

Date League Injury Details
May 12, 2017 NFL Back Vertebral Disc Hernia Williams suffered what the team called a "mild disc herniation in his lower back" on the 1st day of rookie minicamp. He didn't return to practice until September and didn't play until mid-October (Week 6).
Sep 5, 2015 Non-NFL Cervical Neck Fracture Williams fractured the C6 vertebrae at the base of his neck in the 1st game of the 2015 season at Clemson.
Nov 23, 2017 NFL Knee Bruise Williams missed 1 game with a bone bruise on his right knee.
Sep 25, 2019 NFL Back Lower Lumbar Muscle Spasms Williams suffered a back injury that kept him out of the Chargers’ practice ahead of Week 4 game vs. Miami. He missed the game
Aug 23, 2020 NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain Williams suffered a sprained AC joint in training camp. He was active for the Week 1 game against the Bengals
Sep 27, 2020 NFL Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 Williams injured his hamstring during Week 3's contest against the Panthers. He missed the next game
Dec 13, 2020 NFL Back Lower Lumbar Sprain Williams suffered a back injury during the Chargers' Week 14 win against the Falcons. He didn't miss any game
Oct 23, 2022 NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 Williams was helped off the field, unable to put any weight on his right leg.
Nov 20, 2022 NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 Williams aggravated his right ankle injury in Week 11.
Sep 24, 2023 NFL Knee ACL Tear Grade 3 Williams sustained a left knee injury in Week 3 vs. the Vikings. He was later diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear.

Basic StatsMike Williams's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Williams’ boom-or-bust projection remains in play.

Part of that stems from his return from a torn ACL. Of course, Aaron Rodgers’ recovery from an Achilles tear is another huge component.

Given the variables, it’s likely we see a slow start for the former Charger. But from mid-season on, he may pop as the red zone threat New York desperately needs.

We’ll track his rehab closely this summer. For now, Williams is a fine bench stash.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Williams tallied 19 catches, 249 yards, and 1 TD in less than 3 full games.
    • He saw 26 targets over that stretch – right on par with Keenan Allen.
  • In Week 3, the 29-year-old sustained a left ACL tear.
    • He underwent surgery on October 25.
    • This came after Williams missed time in 2022 with a pair of ankle injuries.
  • Williams played at least 15 games from 2018-2021.

What to Expect in 2024

  • HC Robert Saleh said this offseason that he's "very confident" Williams will be ready for Week 1.
    • Williams was eased into training camp – hardly ideal as he looks to gain the trust of Aaron Rodgers. He came off the PUP list on Aug. 7.
  • When healthy, Williams will have a shot to emerge as the No. 2 option behind target hog Garrett Wilson.
    • The Jets don’t have another notable WR of his size. Williams brings ball-winner ability both inside and outside the red zone.
    • Wilson, despite his clear talent, enters 2024 with a TD rate of just 3.9%.
    • The Jets used a Round 3 pick on Malachi Corley, a run-after-catch specialist whose skill set complements Williams’.
  • Williams’ outlook is directly tied to the health of Rodgers, who’s coming off a Week 1 Achilles tear. He’s on track to be 100% for the opener.
  • The 2023 Jets, despite QB issues, ranked 5th in pass rate; 13th in pass rate over expected. Look for their pass-centric ways to remain following the return of Rodgers and OC Nathaniel Hackett.

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Mike Williams, WR NYJ

4:08pm EDT 8/7/24

Mike Williams Activated From PUP List After ACL Tear

Jets WR Mike Williams (knee) has been activated from the PUP list. He spent the offseason rehabbing the ACL tear he suffered last September but is now ready to hit the practice field.

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Jets WR Mike Williams (knee) has been placed on the active PUP list to open training camp. It's not a surprise as he works back from last September's torn ACL. Williams can be activated from the PUP list at any time and would be eligible to play Week 1. We're still expecting him to be out there for the season opener, although HC Robert Saleh suggested in June that Williams might play limited snaps early this season.

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Jets HC Robert Saleh suggested that WR Mike Williams might play limited snaps early this season. He's working back from a torn ACL suffered last September.

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Chargers WR Mike Williams underwent successful surgery on Wednesday (October 25) to repair his torn ACL, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Williams is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, which will be about nine months post-surgery. His contract currently carries a $32.5 million cap hit in 2024, so the Chargers will surely be looking to restructure. Williams turned 29 earlier this month.

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Chargers WR Mike Williams has been diagnosed with a torn left ACL and will miss the rest of the 2023 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The timing of the injury at least gives Williams a good chance to be ready for the start of the 2024 campaign. He turns 29 in about a week and is officially signed with the Chargers for next season. But his contract currently carries a $32.5 million cap hit. Williams will need to restructure that deal to remain with the team. His absence for the rest of this season leaves behind big opportunity. Williams averaged 8.7 targets on a 21.3% share through three games. WR Josh Palmer is the better immediate bet for production with Williams out. But first-round rookie WR Quentin Johnston is the higher-upside longer-term bet. WR Keenan Allen, RB Austin Ekeler (once healthy), and TE Gerald Everett should also see a bit more volume without Williams.

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