Williams finished the 2024 season with 49 tackles (31 solo), three pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble across 13 regular-season contests. Selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Williams started six games as a rookie and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in Green Bay's wild-card playoff loss to the Eagles after missing the final three games of the regular season with a quadriceps injury. Williams should be viewed as the favorite to start alongside first-team All-Pro Xavier McKinney at safety in 2025.
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Green Bay Packers
Birthdate
7/28/2001 (23)
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Active
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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 finished the 2024 season with 49 tackles (31 solo), three pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble across 13 regular-season contests. Selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Williams started six games as a rookie and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in Green Bay's wild-card playoff loss to the Eagles after missing the final three games of the regular season with a quadriceps injury. Williams should be viewed as the favorite to start alongside first-team All-Pro Xavier McKinney at safety in 2025.
Williams (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the Eagles, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports. Williams suffered a quadriceps injury in Week 15 against the Seahawks, which was severe enough for him to not play or practice over the final three weeks of the regular season. He managed to return to practice Wednesday and was a limited participant in all three sessions this past week, and he's done enough to be cleared to play Sunday. Williams and Xavier McKinney will serve as Green Bay's starting safeties while Javon Bullard and Kitan Oladapo operate as the backups due to Zayne Anderson (concussion) being inactive.
Williams (quadriceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Williams practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week for the first time since injuring his quadriceps in Green Bay's Week 15 win over the Seahawks, giving himself a chance to suit up for the wild-card round. The rookie safety from Oregon would be a significant addition to the Packers' defense, having recorded 49 total tackles, three passes defended, including one interception, and one forced fumble in 13 appearances this season. With Zayne Anderson (concussion) already ruled out, Kitan Oladapo is likely to serve as Green bay's top reserve safety and could start if Williams misses Sunday's contest. If Williams is cleared to play in the wild-card matchup, he's expected to start alongside first-team All-Pro Xavier McKinney as part of the Packers' top safety duo.
Williams (quadriceps) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports. Williams has been logging DNPs during practice and hasn't suited up since Week 15. His ability to start the week on the field, even in a limited capacity, should signal he's headed in the right direction. However, he may need to log a full practice on either Thursday or Friday to increase his likelihood of suiting up in Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles.
Williams (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears. Williams logged a trio of DNPs in practice this week and will miss his third straight game. The fourth-round rookie safety closes out the regular season with 49 tackles (31 solo), three pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble across 13 appearances, including six starts.
Williams (quadriceps) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. Williams is unlikely to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bears due to a quadriceps injury that he suffered in practice leading up to the Packers' Week 16 win against the Saints, though he's expected to be back for the start of the playoffs. With Zayne Anderson (concussion) and Javon Bullard (ankle) also working through injuries, Kitan Oladapo could start at safety alongside Xavier McKinney in Week 18.
Williams (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Monday that Williams was unlikely to play for the remainder of the regular season after sustaining a quadriceps injury in practice, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup. Javon Bullard (ankle, questionable) could serve as Green Bay's top strong safety if active in Week 17. If not, Zayne Anderson is likely to fill in for Williams on Sunday.
Head coach Matt LaFleur said after Monday's 34-0 win over the Saints that Williams is going to be out of action for an extended period of time due to a quadriceps injury, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports. Williams was a late addition to the Packers' injury report Saturday due to a quadriceps injury, which was severe enough for him to be inactive for Monday's game. LaFleur's comments after the game seems to indicate that Williams will be sidelined for the rest of the regular season, but there's hope that the rookie fourth-rounder will be available for the Packers' first playoff game. Zayne Anderson ended up starting at safety alongside Xavier McKinney on Monday and the former finished with three tackles (two solo) and an interception. Anderson figures to remain as Green Bay's starting safety for the last two games of the regular season due to Williams' injury.
Williams (quadriceps) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Saints. Williams was added to Green Bay's injury report over the weekend and will officially miss Week 16. Zayne Anderson is expected to benefit the most in terms of playing time with Williams sidelined.