New Jets large receiver Mike Williams will probably be making a restricted look Monday night time towards the 49ers.
Jets coach Robert Saleh mentioned Williams will probably be stored on a strict play depend as he returns from the ACL damage and surgical procedure that ended his 2023 season.
Saleh mentioned even when Williams seems prepared for an even bigger position, the Jets will maintain him again early within the season.
The Jets did the identical factor with operating again Breece Corridor final season as he got here again from an ACL damage.
Corridor’s snaps had been restricted within the first few weeks of the season.
“[Williams] might be prepared for 60 performs and we’re nonetheless going to be very good with how we use him,” Saleh mentioned. “It’s no totally different than Breece. Breece was able to roll however we wished to verify we had been forward-thinking with regard to the lengthy haul. He’s going to have loads of affect on this sport, however on the similar time we’re going to be good with him as a result of our eyes are on your entire season, not simply Week 1.”
Williams missed most of coaching camp however returned to crew drills final week and mentioned he is able to play Monday night time towards the 49ers.
The Jets started their apply preparation for the 49ers on Thursday and DE Haason Reddick remained a holdout.
The Jets have their heaviest days of preparation Thursday and Friday earlier than mild work Saturday earlier than Monday’s sport.
Reddick is unlikely to play Monday as he continues to attend for a brand new contract. Saleh mentioned he’s not ruling him out but and Reddick nonetheless might play Monday.
“It’s possible,” Saleh mentioned. “The opponent we’re enjoying now simply had two guys present as much as apply. You belief that your veterans who know methods to do issues the fitting approach will get themselves able to play.”
Backup OL Wes Schweitzer didn’t apply Thursday due to a hand damage.
OT Tyron Smith was restricted but it surely was simply to relaxation him.
49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey was restricted in apply Thursday with a calf/Achilles damage.
