Mike Williams’s Basic Stats
Mike Williams's Injury Guide% chance misses at least 2 quarters
1- 17√1-% Inj/Season
Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable
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| 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. |
Mike Williams's Preseason Player AnalysisWilliams’ 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.
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.
Mike Williams Opens Camp on PUP List After 2023 ACL Tear
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.
Mike Williams could be limited early in the season after torn ACL
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.
Mike Williams has successful ACL surgery
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.
Mike Williams done for season with torn ACL
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.
For us, it's 1/17th of the equation. Hear us out.
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