Jets plan full workload for WR Davante Adams vs. Steelers - ESPN

Wide receiver Davante Adams, who missed his final three games with the Las Vegas Raiders because of a hamstring injury, has recovered and will have a full workload for the New York Jets on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Maybe the cool New Jersey air provided certain healing powers he didn't have in Las Vegas. Whatever the case, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed that Adams — whose trade request was granted Tuesday — will play a significant role for the Jets (2-4), who have dropped three straight games.

«We didn't know what to expect with him coming here,» Ulbrich said Friday. «Obviously he'd been listed on the injury report with the hamstring, so we had to make an assessment once he got here, and he's looked fantastic.»

In a mild surprise, wide receiver Mike Williams will be active for the game, Ulbrich said. His status appeared to be up in the air after he missed practice Wednesday and Thursday for a personal reason. He attended practice Thursday but stayed off to the side even though he is healthy.

Neither Williams nor Ulbrich divulged the reason for the two-day respite. Williams had been called out by quarterback Aaron Rodgers for running the wrong route on the game-clinching interception in Monday night's 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The next day, the Jets traded for Adams, meaning a reduced role for Williams, who is now the subject of trade rumors.

On Friday, Williams sidestepped a question on whether he wants to be traded.

«I'm where my feet at,» he said. «That's the main thing for me. I came here for a reason. I'm here. I'm excited for this weekend… and to play on Sunday.»

Williams indicated that Rodgers initiated a one-on-one meeting to discuss the situation from Monday night. The former Los