Experts agree Jets' Mike Williams trade was solid for both teams

The NY Jets didn't keep Mike Williams around for the long haul, as he recorded just 12 catches in nine games and never seemed to get on the same page with Aaron Rodgers. A trade was inevitable, and the Pittsburgh Steelers finally took Joe Douglas up on this offer.

The Jets traded Williams to Pittsburgh for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick. The star from the Los Angeles Chargers never quite showed up in New York, as the combination of his slower speed following another major injury along with an incongruous fit in the offense were the two death knells that brought an end to his time with the Jets.

This trade seems like a win-win, even of the assets exchanged weren't that revolutionary. Williams will get a shot to thrive on a team with some playoff aspirations, while the Jets can focus on a trio of Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson, and Allen Lazard as they try to climb back into the hunt.

Experts agree Jets' Mike Williams trade was solid for both teams

Williams will play alomgside Russell Wilson, who has a habit of chucking the ball up to his receivers via his famous moonballs. Expect a few more of those with Williams alongside George Pickens, as the Steelers now have two players who can go get it deep down the field.

Williams' production was limited, partially because the Jets have almost no interest in using the vertical passing game to any effect. Without that, the best Williams was good for was winning 50/50 balls. The Jets didn't seem too interested in using Williams on shorter passes over the middle.

The Jets will now be dependent on names like Xavier Gipson and much-maligned Malachi Corley to pick up the slack until Lazard is able to return from his injury. The brunt of the targets will still go to Adams and Wilson, perhaps with Tyler Conklin mixed in along the way.

The Steelers could be the last stop on the block for Williams. If he is as ineffective with Pittsburgh as he was in New York, it may be tough for him to find a home in 2025 and beyond.