Jets LB Quincy Williams announced earlier this week that the team was demoting him, and that's holding for today's game against the Browns -- despite rookie LB Kiko Mauigoa being inactive. The Jets are instead starting veteran journeyman Mykal Walker next to lead LB Jamien Sherwood.

Jets LB Quincy Williams revealed Wednesday that the team has yanked him from the starting lineup.

The Jets on Wednesday designated LB Quincy Williams to return from IR. He missed the past four games with a shoulder injury. The designation doesn't necessarily mean he's ready to play this week. The team has 21 days to either fully activate Williams or put him on season-ending IR. We'll watch his practice participation this week and check for signals on the Jets' LB plan.