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Aaron Rodgers has a new target in the pass game, as the New York Jets have signed former Los Angeles Chargers wideout Mike Williams, the team announced Tuesday. It’s a one-year deal worth up to $15 million, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms.
“I just felt like it was a great fit for me,” Williams told reporters on Wednesday. “Aaron, I want to be able to play with him, pick his brain, learn from him. Playing alongside Garrett [Wilson] kind of reminds me of Keenan [Allen] a little bit. Similar style play, great route runners and I feel like we can complement each other in that area. The running game is pretty good, defense is elite, so, I just feel like we got a pretty good opportunity ahead of us. Just looking forward to it.”
The former Clemson Tiger was selected by the Chargers with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. After seven seasons, the 29-year-old was released to save $20 million as L.A. attempted to get under the cap before the new league year.
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-03-20 15:01:38
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