Williams is questionable for Monday's game against the Saints with a quad injury. Williams did not appear on Green Bay's practice report Thursday or Friday before showing up as a limited participant Saturday. The rookie safety has quickly stepped into a significant role in the secondary this season, tallying 49 tackles and three passes defended over 13 appearances. With fellow rookie Javon Bullard (ankle) already ruled out, then defensive backs Zayne Anderson and Keisean Nixon will likely step up into bigger roles if Williams ultimately ends up inactive.
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Team
Green Bay Packers
Birthdate
7/28/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 4; Pk (GB)
Birthplace
Los Gatos, CA, USA
Position
SAF
College
Oregon
Career History
Green Bay Packers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Williams is questionable for Monday's game against the Saints with a quad injury. Williams did not appear on Green Bay's practice report Thursday or Friday before showing up as a limited participant Saturday. The rookie safety has quickly stepped into a significant role in the secondary this season, tallying 49 tackles and three passes defended over 13 appearances. With fellow rookie Javon Bullard (ankle) already ruled out, then defensive backs Zayne Anderson and Keisean Nixon will likely step up into bigger roles if Williams ultimately ends up inactive.
Williams (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. The rookie safety from Oregon sustained a concussion in the Packers' Week 14 loss to the Lions, but he was able to practice in full both Thursday and Friday and has now cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, per Hodkiewicz. Williams has recorded 45 total tackles, three passes defended and one forced fumble through his first 12 games in the NFL. He's expected to serve as the Packers' top strong safety in Week 15.
Williams (concussion) was a full participant at the Packers' practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. Williams was able to increase his participation at practice Thursday after opening the week with a limited session Wednesday. The safety has yet to clear concussion protocol according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, but Thursday's practice is a massive step forward. Williams will look to clear protocol in time to play in Sunday night's matchup with the Seahawks.
Williams (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. Williams exited Green Bay's Week 14 contest versus the Lions early due to a concussion. That was a Thursday game, so he's had more time than usual to try to recover. Williams will need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up Sunday against Seattle. If he can't play, Zayne Anderson could see an uptick in defensive snaps, as he did against Detroit.
Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's contest versus the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Williams suffered the concussion in the first half of the game, bringing his night to a premature end. Javon Bullard will likely continue to handle the bulk of the work at strong safety in his absence.
Williams (head) left in the first half of Thursday's game against the Lions and is being evaluated for a concussion, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports. Williams suffered a blow to the head in the first half of the contest, placing doubt on his ability to return to the game. In his absence, Javon Bullard stands to see the bulk of the work at strong safety versus Detroit.
Williams (hamstring) was a full practice participant in Friday's session and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the 49ers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Williams returned in Week 11 from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. After starting the week with consecutive limited practices, Williams finished off strong with a full session Friday and will be good to go for Week 12. The rookie fourth-round safety has logged 34 tackles (23 solo), three pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble over nine regular-season games.
Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. Williams played through his hamstring issue in the Packers' Week 11 win over the Bears, recording six total tackles across 67 defensive snaps. This suggests that Wednesday's limited session is most likely precautionary; however, the rookie safety could be in jeopardy of missing the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers if he downgrades to no participation Thursday or Friday.
Williams (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Chicago, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports. Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 8 against the Jaguars, which was severe enough for him to be inactive against the Lions in Week 9. The rookie fourth-round pick benefited from additional rest courtesy of the Packers' Week 10 bye, however, as he was able to log limited practices all week and will play Sunday. He will reclaim his starting spot at strong safety alongside free safety Xavier McKinney.