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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams ceded all but one snap to Omar Cooper Jr., indicating the Jets are not considering him for a role ahead of Cooper Jr.

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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Williams got only 1 route compared to Omar Cooper's 4 routes on the first-team offense, and continued playing after the starters exited, suggesting he's behind Cooper in the Jets WR depth chart.

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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Williams caught three of five targets for 17 yards across 21 snaps but lost the No. 3 receiver role to Omar Cooper on the first-team offense. The Jets could have Williams and Cooper share the WR3 role in Week 1.

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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

The source notes that Isaiah Williams, who has fewer than 200 total receiving yards over his first two seasons, is running ahead of first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. in the Jets' receiving hierarchy, slated for the slot role. The source projects Cooper will easily outpace Williams this season.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams caught a third-down pass from backup quarterback Cade Klubnik during the preseason game against the Steelers but fumbled the ball, resulting in a turnover during the Jets' second-team offense series.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Williams started over Omar Cooper Jr. last week but played only 1-of-10 snaps on the first drive in preseason Week 2; continued with backups while Cooper exited after the first drive, suggesting a depth chart reversal.

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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Isaiah Williams currently owns the Jets' punt return role. However, if he continues to ascend on offense, the Jets might opt to take those return duties away from him to free him for more offensive snaps.

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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026Gang Green Nation

Current Jets punt returner whose role belongs to him after last season. However, if Williams continues to ascend on offense, Jets might opt to take return duties away from him, creating opportunity for Bergen or other return specialist candidates.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Williams has gained reps from first-round rookie Omar Cooper in the Jets WR room, positioning himself as a depth piece in the revamped offense.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

Brett Whitefield reports that Isaiah Williams has been starting over Omar Cooper Jr. in camp. Williams is characterized as a reliable route-running slot receiver, though Whitefield notes he lacks dynamicism after the catch and a vertical element to his game.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams is continuing an unlikely rise from castoff to becoming a key contributor, described as the 'heartbeat' of the Jets. He is focused on earning trust amid a breakout training camp performance and has caught Aaron Glenn's eye while making the most of his opportunities.

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PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Last season, Williams had 26 catches for 193 yards and three carries for 34 yards in addition to his special teams duties, where he returned two punts for touchdowns while averaging 14.1 yards per punt return and 30.2 yards per kick return. Jets players voted him team MVP. Costello notes this production 'offering optimism that he could make a greater impact with more playing time this season.'

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PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams is gaining the inside track for the Jets' No. 3 receiver spot ahead of first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. after a strong training camp and starting the preseason opener against the Buccaneers. Head coach Aaron Glenn emphasized that Williams is a special player who can do many things on offense and demands reps, stating 'What makes him such a special player is that there are so many things he can do on offense. We've got to give him the ball and make sure he's involved because he's an explosive player.' Wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson called him 'a heartbeat on offense,' describing his mental fortitude and dependability.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Isaiah Williams ran a route on five of Klubnik's seven dropbacks with the Jets' first-team offense in preseason week 1 before calling it a day on the first drive. The source notes he is an undersized, former UDFA with 28 catches in 23 career games.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams played over first-round rookie Omar Cooper Jr. with the first-team offense in preseason Week 1, suggesting he has won the early depth chart battle at the position.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 17, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Williams played over first-round rookie Omar Cooper Jr. with the first-team offense in the preseason opener, suggesting he has won the early depth chart battle.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026Gang Green Nation

The 25-year-old castoff return man who led the league in punt return touchdowns last season has had an exceptional spring and summer, jumping first-round pick Omar Cooper on the depth chart to become the team's starting slot receiver; he played just 7 snaps in preseason game 1—the fewest of any first-team offense player—indicating the competition is already over.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams came to the Jets last season as a castoff return man and ended up one of the best returners in the NFL, leading the league in punt return touchdowns while slowly working his way into the offense. The 25-year-old has had an exceptional spring and summer, jumping first-round pick Omar Cooper on the depth chart and is currently enshrined as the team's starting slot receiver. He played just 7 snaps in the first preseason game, the fewest of anyone on the first-team offense, indicating the competition is over and he's secured the role.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Jets WR was the No. 3 receiver with the starters in preseason Week 1, not Omar Cooper; wasn't targeted on seven snaps and didn't appear to play after the first drive.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Gang Green Nation

Jets returning Team MVP Isaiah Williams is delivering in training camp, indicating he is maintaining his elite status and performing well in preparation for the 2026 season after being named the team's MVP.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jets returning team MVP Isaiah Williams is delivering in training camp, reinforcing his value as a key contributor for the 2026 season.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted free agent Isaiah Williams has overtaken first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. as the lead option in the slot for the Jets, working ahead of the No. 30 overall pick against the Bucs in preseason action.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Isaiah Williams started over Omar Cooper at wide receiver in the preseason opener; Geno Smith notes this may or may not be significant, raising questions about whether Williams is emerging as a quality starter (supported by glowing training camp reports), whether Cooper is struggling as a rookie, or if the Jets are simply trying to motivate Cooper with the benching.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Gang Green Nation

Williams started over Omar Cooper in the preseason opener; source notes recent training camp reports have been glowing and questions whether Williams is about to blossom into a quality starting wide receiver.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams got the start at slot receiver over Omar Cooper, which the source says 'isn't a surprise if you've seen training camp.' He's been a camp star and deserves the playing time after a slow decline in reps for Cooper this summer, though part of Cooper's decline is because he's 'swimming a bit.'

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PositiveNewsAug 15, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Isaiah Williams was the slot who came on for 3WR sets

Isaiah Williams was the slot who came on for 3WR sets

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PositiveNewsAug 15, 2026The Coachspeak Index

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#Jets HC Aaron Glenn on Isaiah Williams last week:

#Jets HC Aaron Glenn on Isaiah Williams last week:

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PositiveNewsAug 15, 2026SleeperNFL

Isaiah Williams has “leap-frogged” rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr as the team’s WR3, per @RichCimini

Isaiah Williams has “leap-frogged” rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr as the team’s WR3, per @RichCimini

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams has been performing well in training camp and will be part of Geno Smith's receiving targets as the quarterback works to establish in-game chemistry with his weapons during the preseason.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jets WR has outplayed first-round Omar Cooper Jr. in camp and played ahead of him in 3-WR sets during preseason, earning the starting role over the higher draft pick.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Isaiah Williams out-played first-round WR Omar Cooper Jr. in camp and started ahead of him in 3-WR sets for the Jets in preseason Week 1.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Gang Green Nation

Isaiah Williams is changing the Jets' offensive attack and earning powerful endorsements during camp, indicating an expanded role and increased offensive impact that supports fantasy projection upside.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams is changing the Jets' attack and earning powerful endorsements during training camp; the 'summer of Isaiah Williams continues' as he demonstrates impact on the offensive system.

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PositiveNewsAug 13, 2026Hayden Winks

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More Isaiah Williams over Omar Cooper chatter here for the Jets WR3 job. Also noting Mason Taylor is playing good ball and could get in the way of Kenyon Sadiq. Good problem for Jets to have. Bad for fantasy.

More Isaiah Williams over Omar Cooper chatter here for the Jets WR3 job. Also noting Mason Taylor is playing good ball and could get in the way of Kenyon Sadiq. Good problem for Jets to have. Bad for fantasy.

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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Williams continues to be the most impressive receiver in camp, catching everything thrown his way. The situation has reached a point where the staff has to get him on the field. However, this means Omar Cooper comes off the field, creating a depth chart shift in the receiver room.

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PositiveNewsAug 12, 202632BeatWriters

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Practice is over. Some takeaways: - Two minute drill dominated by Bucs but Jets were far more evenly split for the totality of practice. Much more of a draw today. - Very good day for Geno Smith and Cade Klubnik. Smith feasted in red zone work. Klubnik’s deep throw to Arian was play of the day - Thought today was another good one from Dylan Parham and Olu Fashanu. Less so for Armand Membou who got beat a couple times by Bain. Very good battle between the two. - Isaiah Williams is trending ahe...

Practice is over. Some takeaways: - Two minute drill dominated by Bucs but Jets were far more evenly split for the totality of practice. Much more of a draw today. - Very good day for Geno Smith and Cade Klubnik. Smith feasted in red zone work. Klubnik’s deep throw to Arian was play of the day - Thought today was another good one from Dylan Parham and Olu Fashanu. Less so for Armand Membou who got beat a couple times by Bain. Very good battle between the two. - Isaiah Williams is trending ahe...

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Sports

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Omar Cooper Jr. could be "leapfrogged" in the depth chart by WR Isaiah Williams, who was originally viewed as a return specialist, per @RichCimini.

Omar Cooper Jr. could be "leapfrogged" in the depth chart by WR Isaiah Williams, who was originally viewed as a return specialist, per @RichCimini.

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PositiveNewsAug 11, 2026SleeperNFL

Isaiah Williams has been a star at training camp and could leapfrog Omar Cooper Jr., per @RichCimini.

Isaiah Williams has been a star at training camp and could leapfrog Omar Cooper Jr., per @RichCimini.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Gang Green Nation

Tight end making a positive impression during joint practice against Tampa Bay, noted as having a good day alongside fellow TE Ruckert and Taylor.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Isaiah Williams is making a strong case for a Jets roster spot at training camp, per the source's coverage, suggesting he is performing well and competing for a position.

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