In the wake of the trade deadline, the New York Jets will bench All-Pro linebacker Quincy Williams as the shakeup continues for the defensive roster. According to multiple reports, Williams isn’t happy, but he isn’t surprised that the Jets made this move, as the expectation will be that the team will embrace the rebuild, which they’re already doing. After trading their best cornerback, Sauce Gardner, and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, Quincy is the next man up who will become a free agent this upcoming offseason, as they were trying to trade him as well with his brother Quinnen. Originally selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the former Murray State product has been one of the better linebackers in the league, having a phenomenal 2023 campaign.
Unfortunately, injuries caught up to him since signing his three-year, $18 million deal with the Jets. Williams did return this season while recovering from a shoulder injury for the first four games of this year, but it hasn’t been productive like the Jets were expecting. It’s not like the team was probably planning to keep him, as the almost winless Jets would rather free up salary cap and build draft capital to help quarterback Justin Fields. The future might look gloomy for Williams, but these three teams could easily acquire the linebacker in free agency once he’s available in March.
Breaking: Tanking Jets “Bench” Quincy Williams; 3 Next Teams, Ranked
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