New Jets large receiver Mike Williams can be making a restricted look Monday evening in opposition to the 49ers.
Jets coach Robert Saleh mentioned Williams can 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 appears to be like prepared for an even bigger position, the Jets will maintain him again early within the season.
The Jets did the identical factor with working 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] may very well be prepared for 60 performs and we’re nonetheless going to be very good with how we use him,” Saleh mentioned. “It’s no completely 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 similar 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 group drills final week and mentioned he is able to play Monday evening in opposition to 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 mild 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 might 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 suitable 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 nevertheless it was simply to relaxation him.
49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey was restricted in observe Thursday with a calf/Achilles harm.
