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Isaiah Williams spent the offseason in Cincinnati, but the Bengals cut him at the end of the preseason. He made them regret it on Sunday. After Williams briefly spent time with the Bengals' practice squad, the Jets signed Williams to their active roster in September, and he's been the Jets' punt and kickoff returner since then.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Jets Make Five Roster Moves

Per Zack Rosenblatt, the Jets made five roster moves ahead of Week 7, including signing WR Isaiah Williams to the active roster. New York is also elevating CB Korie Black, and LB Jackson Sirmon are being elevated from the practice squad.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 11

Jets Elevating WRs Isaiah Williams & Brandon Smith

The Jets announced the elevation of wide receivers Isaiah Williams and Brandon Smith for Week 6. Williams, 24, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Jets Sign Former All-Big Ten Receiver After Cowboys Loss

Highlights: The New York Jets signed receiver and returner Isaiah Williams to the practice squad. Williams spent most of September as the team’s kick returner.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 6

Jets Reunite With WR After Sudden Week 5 Release

The New York Jets and first year head coach Aaron Glenn are off to the worst start in the NFL this season. They're 0-5 on the season and have already seen a season's full of horrendous mistakes.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Jets Signing WR Isaiah Williams

Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports the Jets are signing WR Isaiah Williams to their practice squad. Williams, 24, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 5

Jets Part Ways With Isaiah Williams, Sign LB Mykal Walker

In a move that most expected to happen much earlier in the week, the Jets have moved on from wide receiver/kick returner Isaiah Williams following a disastrous performance last week. Called on for his first action as a Jet, Williams lost a fumble on kick returns and then called for a fair catch on a punt at the 2-yard-line.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / October 4

Jets waive Isaiah Williams after MNF fumble

The New York Jets waived Isaiah Williams on Saturday, just days after the return specialist fumbled on a second-half kickoff in Monday night's 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4

Jets release receiver before Cowboys matchup

The New York Jets made a key roster move ahead of their Sunday matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. New York released wide receiver Isaiah Williams after he made a comedy of errors in the Jets’ 27-21 loss to the Dolphins on Monday Night Football, per ESPN reporter Rich Cimini.

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Jets WR Who Fumbled on ‘MNF’ Released Before Cowboys Game

Key Points: Jets cut WR/KR Isaiah Williams after MNF fumble vs. Dolphins sparks costly touchdown. Xavier Gipson was also released after Week 1 fumble led to Steelers comeback win.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 3

Jets Take Flier On Ex-Falcons RB After 0-4 Start

The New York Jets shook up the practice squad a tad on Thursday. New York is 0-4 on the season after a disappointing Week 4 loss against the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 10

Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp Standout Signs With Upcoming Opponent

Wide receiver Isaiah Williams has signed with the New York Jets 53-man roster. Williams started the season on the Bengals’ practice squad. He didn’t make the team, despite having an impressive preseason and training camp. Williams started his rookie season with Detroit after signing with the Lions as an undrafted free agent.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 10

Jets Sign Ex-Bengals And Lions WR, Shake Up Practice Squad

The New York Jets made a difficult decision on Wednesday and opted to move on from wide receiver/returner Xavier Gipson after a costly fumble Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Jets Signing WR Isaiah Williams Off Bengals PS

Jets HC Aaron Glenn revealed on Wednesday the team is signing WR Isaiah Williams to a contract off the Bengals practice squad, per Zack Rosenblatt. He’ll take the roster spot of WR Xavier Gipson, who was released after his fumble in Week 1. Williams, 24, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Isaiah Williams has one week to swing roster odds back in his favor

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 7

Bengals WR Isaiah Williams Ready To 'Leave It All Out There' During Opening Preseason Game

Isaiah Williams is keeping his head down this Bengals training camp, focused on the work. It's helped him turn some heads and set up a nice opportunity for the wide receiver to flash on Thursday night against the Eagles.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 4

A lowkey move by the Lions last season looks like a much bigger mistake now

Ok, let's preface this by saying that this isn't the biggest mistake a GM of the Detroit Lions has ever made. In the grand scheme of things, the Lions will get over this, and it likely won't be a big deal.

NFL News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 19

Illinois Football Welcomes (The Next) Isaiah Williams

Isiah "Juice" Williams was one of the best quarterbacks in Illinois football history. Williams started parts of four seasons in Champaign, leading the Illini to the Rose Bowl as a sophomore in 2007.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 8

Cincinnati Bengals Acquire Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Isaiah Williams

The Bengals claimed wide receiver Isaiah Williams on Friday afternoon. The rookie signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent in May. He has two receptions for six yards in two games this season and one kick return for 36 yards.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 25, 2024

Isaiah Williams thinks he did enough to make the Lions' roster, and he's right

From the moment he was signed as an undrafted free agent, Isaiah Williams felt like a sneaky candidate to make the Detroit Lions' roster. It would certainly be an uphill climb, but history (the Lions have had an undrafted rookie make their initial roster 14 years in a row) shows that if he proved himself worthy he could make it.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 11, 2024

Lions undrafted rookie Isaiah Williams is tapping into easy source for guidance

There weren't may bright spots offensively for the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener against the New York Giants. Undrafted rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams was clearly one though, with a team-high four catches for 35 yards along with 56 yards on two kickoff returns.

Detroit Lions News / Armchair Illini / June 12, 2024

Former Illinois Football Star Isaiah Williams Impressing In Detroit

Undoubtedly, Isaiah Williams has kept Lions fans and media intrigued during the offseason. Following the results from his workouts at the NFL combine (4.63 40-time) Isaiah went undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft.