Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Tuesday that Williams (head) cleared the concussion protocol, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Ulbrich previously revealed after Monday's 23-20 loss to the Bills that Williams was being evaluated for a head injury. The veteran wideout finished the night with no catches on three targets and was the subject of criticism from Aaron Rodgers, who told Cimini in his postgame press conference that the receiver ran the wrong route on the Jets' final play, which resulted in an interception. Though Williams looks as though he'll be healthy enough to play in Sunday's game against the Steelers, he could see a major drop in snaps after the Jets acquired Davante Adams (hamstring) in a deal with the Raiders earlier Tuesday. With Adams, Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard seemingly locked in as the Jets' starting wideout trio and Williams offering no utility on special teams, the former Charger could be a candidate to get traded. The 30-year-old was signed to a one-year, $10 million deal this offseason but has recorded just 10 receptions for 145 yards and no touchdowns on 17 targets through New York's first six games.