Isaiah Williams - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Stays on field in loss Williams caught one of his two targets for 21 yards and returned four kicks for 95 yards over 63 total snaps in the Jets' 31-24 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Williams played 90 percent of the Jets' offensive snaps in the contest alongside an additional eight special-teams snaps as a returner. The wide receiver has stayed on the field longer due to the injuries to Adonai Mitchell (finger) and Omar Cooper (ankle). If Mitchell must miss another week, Williams should see similar playing time as the No. 2 option in the Week 4 matchup with the Bears.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Williams Keeps Giving Jets More Reasons to Turn the Page Sooner Than Later Isaiah Williams is among the most frustrating Jets to watch this season. If nothing changes, Gang Green will have no choice but to use his s...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Jets-Lions Highlight | Geno Smith Drops Throw in the Bucket to Isaiah Williams for 21 Yards New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith hits wide receiver Isaiah Williams on sideline for 21-yard connection.

5 DAYS AGO • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Isaiah Williams' Week 2 dud shows Omar Cooper Jr. doubts were overblown New York Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams' outing in Week 2 showed that the panic surrounding Omar Cooper Jr. was overly dramatic.

SEPTEMBER 22 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Busy in Week 2 loss Williams caught all six of his targets for 34 yards and added a 14-yard carry during the Jets' 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday. He also returned three punts for two ya...

Impact Williams saw minimal action during the Jets' Week 1 win over the Titans, but his usage on both offense and special teams jumped significantly in Week 2 due to the absences of Kene Nwangwu (back) and Omar Cooper (ankle, IR). Williams ended up playing 61 of 74 offensive snaps (82.4 percent), tied with Adonai Mitchell for second-most among Jets wide receivers behind Garrett Wilson (65), and Williams' six catches were a career high. Williams drew a lot of praise from the Jets' coaching staff during training camp, and it appears the third-year pro will operate in a key role on offense while contributing on special teams as a returner. Up next for the Jets is a Week 3 road tilt against the Lions, whose defense has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers through the first two games of the 2026 regular season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

A 10-point lead with 11 minutes left quickly unravels in Jets' stunning overtime loss to Packers

The New York Jets lost 20-17 in overtime to the Green Bay Packers and missed a chance to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2015

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Trey Smack's OT kick lifts the Packers past the Jets, ending a 6-game skid

The Green Bay Packers have snapped a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 overtime win against the New York Jets

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Jets place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve with a sprained ankle

The New York Jets have placed rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Why Isaiah Williams Will Be Jets' X-Factor in Week 2 vs. Packers FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Injuries are constant in the NFL. The best teams are able to weather key injuries throughout the course of a season. T...

SEPTEMBER 19 • SI.COM

Jets rule out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick against Packers as Jordan Love brings a pass-heavy attack

The New York Jets ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. 'week to week' with injuries

New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr_ did not practice because of injuries and coach Aaron Glenn says both are “week to week.”

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Catches one pass in opener Williams caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Titans.

Impact There was some buzz during the summer that Williams had passed first-round rookie Omar Cooper on the depth chart. Cooper ended up playing more with the offense to begin the Jets' Week 1 game against Tennessee, but he suffered a sprained ankle at the end of a 30-yard catch in the first quarter, allowing Williams to soak up more playing time behind Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell. Williams played 40 of 67 offensive snaps but was targeted on just one of his 19 routes.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Reich and the Jets have an obvious breakout candidate hiding in plain sight New York Jets wide receiver and 2025 team MVP Isaiah Williams is poised to have a breakout 2026 season following a strong training camp.

SEPTEMBER 4 • THEJETPRESS.COM

3 Jets With Soaring Stocks Are Flipping the Depth Chart at Training Camp: Isaiah Williams Can't Be Ignored These three Jets have dazzled throughout the summer, putting them on pace to shake up the team's depth chart before the final stretch of tra...

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Training Camp Highlight | Isaiah Williams Hauls in Deep Pass From Geno Smith Jets QB Geno Smith flips a pass downfield to WR Isaiah Williams who makes a contested catch.

AUGUST 18 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets Returning Team MVP Isaiah Williams Delivering In Training Camp HC Aaron Glenn: 'We're Going to Have to Give Him the Ball Some Way'

AUGUST 16 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Offensive Heartbeat: How Isaiah Williams Is Changing the Jets' Attack Third-year wideout Isaiah Williams might not be the Jets' No. 1 WR, but he is among the team's most important offensive players.

AUGUST 12 • SI.COM

Summer of Isaiah Williams continues as Jets WR earns powerful endorsement New York Jets wide receiver and ace punt returner Isaiah Williams was called the "heartbeat of the offense" by coach Shawn Jefferson.

AUGUST 12 • THEJETPRESS.COM

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.

Impact 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." 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.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Williams wasted no time creating legitimate buzz at Jets training camp New York Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams is enjoying a stellar training camp, and head coach Aaron Glenn is paying attention to the speed...

AUGUST 9 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Isaiah Williams opens up on overcoming depression by ignoring 'lies' before rise as Jets' returner Jets kick return specialist Isaiah Williams fields some training camp Q&A from Post NFL columnist Steve Serby.

AUGUST 8 • NYPOST.COM

Training Camp Highlight | Geno Smith to Isaiah Williams 36-Yard Toe-Tapping Touchdown Watch Geno Smith deliver a deep throw to Isaiah Williams before making a toe-tapping touchdown reception off of a deflection during Saturday...

AUGUST 8 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

The Untold Story of Jets MVP Isaiah Williams | ORIGINS | Full Documentary A 5-star recruit and one of the top high school quarterbacks in America, in college Isaiah Williams made the difficult transition from quart...

AUGUST 6 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Origins Season 3 | Official Trailer The Jets cinematic documentary series from 1JD Films Origins is back. Go beyond the game to uncover the defining moments that shaped four ex...

JULY 30 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

The Jets' most underrated weapon just revealed his breakout plan New York Jets wide receiver and special teams standout Isaiah Williams revealed that he is training with Olympic sprinters this offseason to...

JUNE 24 • THEJETPRESS.COM

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A 10-point lead with 11 minutes left quickly unravels in Jets' stunning overtime loss to Packers

Trey Smack's OT kick lifts the Packers past the Jets, ending a 6-game skid

Jets place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve with a sprained ankle

Jets rule out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick against Packers as Jordan Love brings a pass-heavy attack

Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. 'week to week' with injuries