New York Jets Underperforming WR Identified as Potential Trade Target for Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys might gain an advantage from the New York Jets trading for Davante Adams.

Following their major trade for Davante Adams on Tuesday, the New York Jets may be considering a trade for Mike Williams. Given that Williams hasn’t met expectations and the Jets now boast a deep wide receiver lineup, trading him appears to be a sensible move. From his standpoint, he might also desire a change.

Williams has drawn negative attention during his brief time with the team, particularly after he slipped and contributed to an interception in the Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills. This incident has led many fans to call for his trade.

However, the interception wasn’t solely his fault; Aaron Rodgers delivered a poor pass, and while he criticized Williams for his route, he also needs to improve.

Currently on a one-year deal as he recovers from an ACL injury, Williams must demonstrate to NFL teams that he is worthy of a new contract. His current performance suggests he may not command a significant payday next offseason.

In terms of potential trade destinations, Scott Polacek of Bleacher Report highlighted the Dallas Cowboys as a team that could benefit from Williams. He noted, “He hasn’t been the same yet this season as he bounces back from the torn ACL that limited him to just three games in 2023, but a change of scenery could help. The Dallas Cowboys could also use a change after Sunday’s blowout 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions.

They aren’t exactly loaded with proven options at wideout outside of CeeDee Lamb. Williams could be an ideal deep threat who could take advantage of the single coverage he would see basically any time he was on the field with opposing defenses focusing so much of their attention on slowing Lamb and accounting for tight end Jake Ferguson.”

Like the Jets, the Cowboys have struggled more than anticipated this season. Nevertheless, given their talent, it wouldn’t be surprising if they were able to turn things around. With a record of 3-3, the Cowboys remain just one game behind the first-place Washington Commanders in the NFC East.

When the Jets signed Williams in the offseason, they envisioned him as their WR2, but things haven’t unfolded as expected. A fresh start in Dallas might be exactly what he needs to revitalize his career, and the Cowboys could certainly use his assistance.