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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the first quarter an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Struggling Giants trade defensive lineman Leonard Williams to first-place Seahawks

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. The Buffalo Bills agreed to sign former Chicago Bears starter Mitch Trubisky to a one-year contract on Thursday, March 18, 2021, and serve as Josh Allen’s primary backup.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File) **FILE**

NFL free agents and traded players speak up

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. The Buffalo Bills agreed to sign former Chicago Bears starter Mitch Trubisky to a one-year contract on Thursday, March 18, 2021, and serve as Josh Allen’s primary backup.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File) **FILE**

Let’s Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak up

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) is shown in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Leonard Williams got everything he wanted in a three-year, $63 million contract with the New York Giants before the start of free agency. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Giants’ Williams says he got what he wanted in free agency

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) makes a diving catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Applying franchise and even transition tags to players can have major ramifications on a team's present and future. That was never more of a consideration than this year, with the salary cap decreasing by, for now, $18 million. That's the first time the cap has gone down, which is due to lost revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)

Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass under pressure from New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) in the second half of an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on defensive tackle Leonard Williams. The Giants announced the move Monday, March 16, 2020.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, Fle)

New York Giants franchise defensive lineman Leonard Williams

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have traded Williams to the Giants for a third-round draft pick next year and a fifth-rounder in 2021.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Giants GM Gettleman hoping to re-sign Leonard Williams

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have traded Williams to the Giants for a third-round draft pick next year and a fifth-rounder in 2021.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Leonard Williams had an idea Jets were going to trade him

By JIM HAGUE - Associated Press

New York Jets' Leonard Williams, center, and other teammates react during the NFL football team's practice in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Intensity of ‘crazy’ Gase, Williams trickles to Jets players

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams (92) gestures to teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams is arguably the New York Jets' best defensive player. It's what doesn't appear on the stat sheet that makes him a valuable piece of Todd Bowles' defense. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jets’ Williams in sack drought, but has ‘hidden production’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams (92) and cornerback Morris Claiborne (21) celebrate during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams has just two sacks this season, but he has a whopping 26 quarterback hits. That means he's getting quarterbacks off their spots, forcing throws and making them downright uncomfortable. &quot;People want to see the sacks,&quot; Williams acknowledged Thursday, Dec. 7. &quot;I wouldn't really call a QB hit a stat or anything. I just think of it as being disruptive. That's what a defensive player wants to do, is be disruptive in any way possible. &quot;No matter what type of stat it is, if you're being disruptive, that's a good defensive play.&quot; (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Williams being disruptive for Jets, despite lack of sacks

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 12, 2017 file photo shows New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams (92) before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. The New York Jets were winners in the standings without even taking the field over the weekend. The coaches and players returned Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 from a bye-week break with the Jets sitting just one game out of a playoff spot, despite a 4-6 record and four losses in their last five games. &quot;We definitely still have high hopes,&quot; defensive end Leonard Williams said. &quot;And people are coming to practice with high energy and feel pretty positive about the rest of the season.&quot; (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Jets come off bye still in playoff mix and with high hopes

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96), Leonard Williams (92) and Demario Davis (56) react during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets and Dolphins face off on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jets short on sacks, but aren’t about to panic

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets inside linebacker Darron Lee celebrates after stopping the Cleveland Browns on 4th and one during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Mission for Jets D vs. Patriots: Pressure Brady, stuff run

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Jets’ Leonard Williams limited with bone bruise in wrist

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills' Jordan Poyer (21) celebrates with teammates after sacking New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown (15) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Rough start all around for Bowles, Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets nose tackle Leonard Williams, center, laughs while talking to a staff member during NFL football training camp, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Talented D-line remains big bright spot for rebuilt Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 file photo, New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams (92) yells prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Leonard Williams is serious about tackling a leadership role with the New York Jets. So much so, the big defensive lineman has spent the offseason taking courses on the subject, trying to help fill what has become an ever-growing void on the Jets' veteran-purged roster.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Leo the Leader: Jets’ Williams taking leadership courses

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 file photo, New York Jets outside linebacker Darron Lee (50) walks on the field after playing in an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL says it is looking into an incident last weekend involving New York Jets players Darron Lee and Leonard Williams at a concert. Lee and Williams were attending the Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall's Island on Saturday night, June 3, 2017 when Williams was seen on a video, posted on Twitter by an eyewitness, lifting a man who appears to be Lee, and forcibly removing him from a possible altercation.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

NFL looking into incident with Jets’ Lee, Williams

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2016, file photo, New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams (92) prepares to play against the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. At 22 years and 192 days old, Williams is the youngest player to win the team's MVP, named after Hall of Fame running back Curtis Martin, in franchise history. That speaks to level Williams, the No. 6 overall pick in 2015, has played, and the respect he has earned from those with whom he shares the Jets' locker room.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jets have bright spot in emerging leader Leonard Williams

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press