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It wasn’t too long ago when Isaiah Williams was nothing more than a practice squad player on the Cincinnati Bengals. Just two months after being a New York Jets newcomer, the player was actually released by the organization for mistakes made in their Week 4 contest in Miami.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / January 2

Isaiah Williams Highlights Jets Award Winners as Team MVP

The Jets announced their annual team award winners today as voted on by the players and the longest of longshots managed to come away with the Curtis Martin

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 2

Jets Name Team MVP In One Of Season’s Best Feel-Good Stories

The New York Jets have just one more game left in the regular season before they're going to have to turn their full attention to a long offseason ahead.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 9

Jets’ Isaiah Williams Reaches Milestone Not Seen In 2002

The New York Jets have certainly been fortunate to have Isaiah Williams as a member of the franchise this season. There was a time when some in the fanbase may not have thought this.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / December 2

It’s time to apologize to the Jets for a gross miscalculation

I’d like to apologize… Sixty-four days ago, the New York Jets fell to 0-4 with a 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. It was considered an inexcusable loss for New York at the time.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Jets strike twice on massive special-teams plays against Browns

First-year head coach Aaron Glenn led his team into Sunday with a 1-7 record and looking for a spark somewhere. Glenn found that during the Jets' game against the Cleveland Browns in the form of his special teams unit.

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 29

Isaiah Williams Wins AFC Special Teams Player of Week Award

It’s hard not to be happy about the progress we’ve seen from Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams in the space of just a few weeks. With fans demanding his release after a fumble and a boneheaded fair catch at his own two-yard line, the young Illinois product his showing a bit of resiliency.

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.

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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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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.

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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.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Bengals watch one of their own players get poached by an upcoming AFC opponent as they begin to prepare for the Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals will have another practice squad move to make in the coming days as wide receiver Isaiah Williams has been signed to the New York Jets' active roster.

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 / 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.

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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8, 2024

Bengals Claim WR Isaiah Williams Off Waivers From Lions

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they claimed WR Isaiah Williams off of waivers from the Lions on Friday. Williams, 23, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7, 2024

Lions Waive WR Isaiah Williams

The Detroit Lions announced they have waived WR Isaiah Williams. Williams, 23, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

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 / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 18, 2024

Former Illini WR Isaiah Williams Making Most Of Opportunity With Detroit Lions

Former Illini receiver Isaiah Williams was a projected pick in this year's NFL Draft. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned for Williams. Instead, he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions in April.

Detroit Lions News / Armchair Illini / August 17, 2024

Former Illini Isaiah Williams Continues Strong Preseason with Detroit Lions

Former Illini receiver, Isaiah Williams, had another strong outing in the NFL preseason. Williams is attempting to crack the Detroit Lions roster after going undrafted in this year’s NFL Draft and is making a strong case.

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.

Detroit Lions News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 28, 2024

Details Of Former Illinois Receiver Isaiah Williams' Free Agent Contract With Detroit Lions Revealed

Former Illinois receiver Isaiah Williams was obviously disappointed about not hearing his name called this weekend during the NFL Draft. Despite being the Big Ten's second-most productive receiver behind Marvin Harrison Jr., Williams was left chasing the undrafted free agent route.