The NFL lifted Williams' (knee) suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Williams' three-game suspension without pay was cut short Monday, as the NFL lifted it after just two contests. However, the third-year pro from Ole Miss will remain on injured reserve and be sidelined for the rest of the year after tearing his ACL in training camp.
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Team
Dallas Cowboys
Birthdate
3/31/1999 (25)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'4", 261 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 2; Pk (DAL)
Birthplace
Montgomery, AL, USA
Position
DE
College
Ole Miss
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Dallas Cowboys
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
The NFL lifted Williams' (knee) suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Williams' three-game suspension without pay was cut short Monday, as the NFL lifted it after just two contests. However, the third-year pro from Ole Miss will remain on injured reserve and be sidelined for the rest of the year after tearing his ACL in training camp.
Williams (knee) was suspended Monday for three games without pay for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Williams is already on IR and out for the season due to a torn ACL suffered during training camp. However, he'll still officially move to the league's reserve/suspended list and lose three games' worth of salary due to the suspension.
The Cowboys placed Williams (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Williams tore the ACL in his left knee July 28, and the 2022 second-round pick will shift his focus to recovering from his surgical procedure. With Williams out for the 2023 season, the Cowboys signed Al-Quadin Muhammad and Shaka Toney to compete with Tyrus Wheat, Marshawn Kneeland, Durrell Johnson and Viliami Fehoko for backup spots at defensive end behind starters Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence.
Williams (knee) sustained a straightforward ACL tear Sunday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports. Williams is "very disappointed" after suffering the injury, having high hopes for the 2024 campaign. The defensive lineman will undergo surgery performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, and NFL players typically recover from the procedure within nine to 12 months. Williams will now focus on being ready for training camp next summer.
Williams (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his left knee Sunday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Williams has his 2024 campaign end before it even began, as he suffered the season-ending injury prior to his third year in the NFL. The 25-year-old was set to step into a primary role on the Cowboys' defensive line, but he'll now be forced to shift his focus to recovering from the ACL injury in anticipation of training camp next season. With Williams done for the year, rookie Marshawn Kneeland may be thrust into a substantial role in his place.
Williams, who was carted off the field during practice Sunday, is feared to have torn his ACL and will have an MRI to confirm, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. It's a brutal blow for Williams, who was expected to see an increased role at edge rusher behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons after Dorance Armstrong signed with the Commanders in free agency. If the MRI confirms a torn ACL, Williams will shift his focus on recovery and returning healthy for the beginning of the 2025 season. The 2024 second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland figures to be the next man up to take over Williams' backup role at edge rusher, while Tyrus Wheat and Viliami Fehoko will compete for a depth spot at that position.
Williams was carted off the field after injuring his left knee during practice Sunday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports. Williams went down in a lot of pain after coming off a block during a drill, and after staying on the ground for several minutes, he was eventually helped onto a cart by teammates and medical staff. It looks to be a brutal blow for Williams, who showed improvement in his second year in the NFL, as he finished 2023 with 26 tackles (15 solo), including 4.5 sacks and one forced fumble while playing all 17 regular-season games. The 2022 second-round pick out of Ole Miss was set to provide crucial depth at edge rusher behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons after Dorance Armstrong signed with the Commanders in free agency.
Williams played just 19 percent of defensive snaps during Sunday's narrow divisional loss, his second-lowest snap share of the season, but he nonetheless made an impact with a sack of Jalen Hurts in the first quarter. Though Hurts managed to recover his own fumble, Williams was able to showcase a spark and could begin pushing for an increased rotational role. The 2022 second-round pick's next chance to make an impact will come Week 10 versus the Giants.