Jets wide receiver Mike Williams flashes in practice

According to New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, wide receiver Mike Williams made progress in Thursday’s practice as he recovers from a knee injury that cut short his 2023 season.

Saleh made his comments on Thursday to the assembled media following practice. Williams, who signed with the Jets this offseason after seven years with the Los Angeles Chargers , is potentially a big piece for his new team’s offense.

And the fact that he is rounding into form is a good sign for the Jets.

Williams was limited to three games in 2023 because of an ACL injury. Last season, he had 19 catches for 249 yards and a touchdown . Two years ago he was among the top wide receivers in the AFC with 63 catches for 895 yards and four touchdowns.

But it looks like Williams will take the field for the Jets for their season opener.

“He’s going to be available Week 1, but to expect him to be 100 percent? No,” Saleh told reporters.

“We’re going to be very smart with how we use him, but he’s going to be plenty available to make his mark felt.”

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As for how Williams looked in practice, Saleh was pleased.

“He got back with the team, actually had a really nice day today. I think he had like four or five catches and well over 100 yards, but I thought he had a really nice day today,” Saleh said about Williams’ performance on Thursday.