The New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers have made a deal that sends linebacker Avery Williamson and a 2022 seventh-round pick to the Steelers in exchange for the Steelers fifth-round pick in 2022.
The Jets is currently the worst team in the NFL and hasn’t won a game this season, while the Steelers are undefeated at 7-0.
New York is already looking towards the draft and getting rid of players that can get them the picks they need for a proper rebuild while the Steelers are filling holes and adding depth in order to make a Super Bowl run.
Williamson has played five games for the Jets this year, registering 50 tackles and one interception. He has recorded at least 100 tackles three times in his career.
The Steelers need help at linebacker after their starter Devin Bush was lost for the season due to a serious knee injury. The trade makes perfect sense for the Steelers, giving them a veteran linebacker that is a sure tackler and can provide depth and playmaking abilities for a defense that is already one of the best in the league.
Williamson is still just 28 years old. According to reports, Williamson’s contract is also going to be restructured before the deal is completed.
