Nohl Williams: Everything you need to know

Williams ended the 2025 season with 48 tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven passes defensed over 17 games. Williams was a consistent special-teams contributor who earned a shot at being a full-time defensive starter towards the end of the campaign. The cornerback ended the season strong with 23 of his 48 total tackles coming in the last five games, along with his sole sack and four of his passes defensed. The third-round rookie has the potential to be a consistent starting cornerback for the Chiefs, as Jaylen Watson (groin) and Mike Edwards are on expiring deals.

Williams (concussion) recorded two solo tackles in Friday's 29-27 preseason loss to the Bears. Williams was cleared from concussion protocol, returning to action for the team's preseason finale. The cornerback played 28 defensive snaps and six snaps with the special-teams unit in the loss. Williams figures to crack the team's initial 53-man roster as a depth option in the secondary.

Williams was placed in concussion protocol during Friday's preseason game against Seattle. Williams went to the locker room early in the second half after taking multiple hits around his head. Prior to his exit, he notched four tackles (three solo). Williams will have to clear protocol before he's able to practice or participate in additional preseason games.