The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded for New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams. Pittsburgh is sending a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Jets in exchange for the veteran deep threat.

Williams was originally slated to visit the Steelers this past offseason, but ended up signing with the Jets before the visit could take place. However, after the first half of the season saw his role within the Jets’ offense diminish (totaling just 12 catches for 166 yards) the Jets sent him to Pittsburgh.

Williams will now likely slot in as the No. 2 boundary receiver opposite of George Pickens. This allows Van Jefferson to play more of a utility boundary role while also being used as a power slot receiver. Overall, this move is a good one for the Steelers that makes their receiving corps better.

Williams was drafted No. 7 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson. In 65 career games, he has totaled 321 catches for 4,972 yards and 31 touchdowns.