The Panthers signed Williams to their practice squad Wednesday. Carolina waived Williams on Tuesday, but he has signed with the team's practice squad one day later. The veteran defensive lineman had been suiting up in a rotational role for the Panthers prior to being waived and totaled 13 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, over 10 contests.
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Team
Carolina Panthers
Birthdate
12/29/1992 (32)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 295 lbs
Birthplace
Central, SC, USA
Position
DT
College
Clemson
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Buffalo Bills
2024-2024
(1 season)
Denver Broncos
2018-2023
(5 seasons)
Cincinnati Bengals
2015-2018
(3 seasons)
The Panthers signed Williams to their practice squad Wednesday. Carolina waived Williams on Tuesday, but he has signed with the team's practice squad one day later. The veteran defensive lineman had been suiting up in a rotational role for the Panthers prior to being waived and totaled 13 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, over 10 contests.
The Panthers waived Williams on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Williams had signed with the team's active roster back in October, after having previously spent time on their practice squad, but will now head to waivers. He's recorded 13 tackles (six solo), with 0.5 sacks, and will now look to catch on with another team.
Williams was elevated to the Panthers' active roster Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Williams has appeared in two games with Carolina this season, recording two total tackles (one solo). He'll provide the team with an additional depth option on the defensive line against the Falcons on Sunday.
The Bills signed Williams to a one-year contract Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Williams suited up for 16 regular-season games with the Panthers last season, a span in which he racked up 33 tackles (13 solo) and one sack. He stands to bolster Buffalo's defensive line as a depth piece for the 2024 season.