New Jets extensive receiver Mike Williams will likely be making a restricted look Monday night time towards the 49ers.
Jets coach Robert Saleh mentioned Williams will likely be stored on a strict play rely as he returns from the ACL harm and surgical procedure that ended his 2023 season.
Saleh mentioned even when Williams seems prepared for a much bigger function, 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 harm.
Corridor’s snaps had been restricted within the first few weeks of the season.
“[Williams] could possibly 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 needed to ensure we had been forward-thinking with regard to the lengthy haul. He’s going to have loads of impression on this recreation, however on the identical time we’re going to be good with him as a result of our eyes are on your complete 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 observe 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 gentle work Saturday earlier than Monday’s recreation.
Reddick is unlikely to play Monday as he continues to attend for a brand new contract. Saleh mentioned he isn’t ruling him out but and Reddick nonetheless may play Monday.
“It’s possible,” Saleh mentioned. “The opponent we’re taking part in now simply had two guys present as much as observe. You belief that your veterans who know the best way to do issues the appropriate method will get themselves able to play.”
Backup OL Wes Schweitzer didn’t observe Thursday due to a hand harm.
OT Tyron Smith was restricted however it was simply to relaxation him.
49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey was restricted in observe Thursday with a calf/Achilles harm.
