Francisco Mauigoa

Summary: Pittsburgh traded a fifth-round pick to the Jets for receiver Mike Williams. Williams was injury-prone and contributed minimally before departing in free agency. Analysis: Mike Williams had legitimate big-play ability but his chronic knee issues limited his effectiveness in Pittsburgh. The Jets received a fifth-round pick for a player they were moving on from anyway. Francisco Mauigoa (Pittsburgh's fifth, used by NY) has developmental potential. Given Williams's minimal production in Pittsburgh, the original "New York Jets Win" overstates the outcome — this is closer to even, a fair market transaction.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2024 4th round pick (120th overall subsequently traded, Jaylen Wright) and 2025 5th round pick (162nd overall subsequently traded, Francisco Mauigoa) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Kevin Dotson, 2024 5th round pick (155th overall subsequently traded, Jeremiah Trotter) and 2025 6th round pick (195th overall subsequently traded, Luke Newman). Analysis: This 2023 transaction with Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.