Impressing in camp
Williams is making a case for a bigger role in the Jets offense with his performance in training camp, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Cimini specifically noted that Williams may jump past 2026 first-round wide receiver Omar Cooper, the latter of whom has dealt with "little pitfalls. That's part of being a rookie," per receivers coach Shawn Jefferson. At the outset of camp, Williams was believed to be a return specialist and the No. 4 WR behind Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell and Cooper. However, Williams appears to be trending toward a reality in which he could play over Cooper in three-wide sets once the regular season arrives. In 15 regular-season games with the Jets last year, Williams hauled in 25 of 35 targets for 182 yards and no touchdowns, while racking up 837 yards on kick returns and 396 yards and two TDs on punt returns.
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Geno Smith
Scheduled to play in preseason opener
Coach Aaron Glenn noted Tuesday that the Jets' starters, a group that includes Smith, will play in Friday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Kenyon Sadiq
Doing mobility work
Sadiq (hernia) isn't practicing Tuesday, but he's improved enough to jog on the sidelines while observing practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Adonai Mitchell
Viewed as No. 2 receiver
Jets receivers coach Shawn Jefferson implied Tuesday that Mitchell is seen as the team's No. 2 wideout heading into the upcoming season, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports. "If he continues on this trajectory, he will be a really good Robin to our Batman [Garrett Wilson]," Jefferson said of Mitchell.
Breece Hall
Set to operate as bellcow
Hall is expected to be featured more prominently as the Jets' lead back this season, Connor Hughes of SNY.TV reports.
Kenyon Sadiq
Listed behind Taylor on depth chart
Sadiq (hernia) is listed as Mason Taylor's backup at tight end on the Jets' first unofficial depth chart Monday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.
Omar Cooper Jr.
Listed behind returnees on depth chart
Cooper is listed behind Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchellon the Jets' initial unofficial depth chart, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.
Kenyon Sadiq
Out for now, should play Week 1
Head coach Aaron Glenn expressed optimism Thursday that Sadiq (hernia) will be available for the start of the regular season, though the rookie first-round pick will likely miss "a couple weeks" of practices.
Isaiah Davis
Set to miss time with knee injury
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday that Davis is expected to miss "a few weeks" due to a knee injury, Antwan Staley of the New York Daily News reports.
Mason Taylor
Headed for big Week 1 role?
Taylor could see more opportunities this summer after teammate Kenyon Sadiq (sports hernia) suffered a setback in his return from May surgery, ESPN.com's Rich Cimini reports.
Kenyon Sadiq
Optimism for Week 1 status
Coach Aaron Glenn noted Tuesday that he's "very confident" Sadiq (abdomen) will be ready for Week 1 action, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.