Mike Williams Achieves Rare Feat by Playing 18 Games This Season
Mike Williams made history this season by playing 18 games, split between the Jets and Steelers, showcasing his unique journey in the NFL.
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New York: So, Mike Williams really pulled off something special this season. He played in 18 games, which is pretty wild for the NFL. He started with the Jets, played nine games there, and then got traded to the Steelers for the last nine. Talk about a busy season!
What’s cool is that when he got traded, the Jets hadn’t even had their bye week yet. Meanwhile, the Steelers were already done with theirs. So, he ended up playing every week of the season. That’s a lot of football!
Last year, Leonard Williams was the first to do this in the modern NFL era. He switched from the Giants to the Seahawks and played every game for both teams without a break. It’s interesting how this whole 18-game thing only became a possibility in 2021 when the NFL added that extra game.
But here’s a fun fact: back in the day, things were different. Some teams played more games than others. The Frankford Yellow Jackets, for instance, had players who played in 19 games during the late 1920s. So, it’s not entirely new, but it’s definitely rare in today’s game.
Before Leonard did it last year, the last time someone played 18 games in a regular season was way back in 1930. Now, with Mike Williams doing it, who knows? This might just become a regular thing in the NFL!