Questionable
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 8/9/2025
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2025 Projections
Signed a four-year, $6.22 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2022.
Moving well
Williams (knee) appears "close to a full return" after moving well during OTAs on Thursday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive end tore his ACL and MCL during training camp last August and did not play in 2024. While he was only participating with a rehab group Thursday, he seems like he should be ready for this year's training camp. Williams, a 2022 second-round pick, has yet to start a game in his NFL career, though he did play in 35 contests between the regular season and playoffs over his first two seasons, recording 48 total tackles (30 solo), including 8.5 sacks.
The defensive end tore his ACL and MCL during training camp last August and did not play in 2024. While he was only participating with a rehab group Thursday, he seems like he should be ready for this year's training camp. Williams, a 2022 second-round pick, has yet to start a game in his NFL career, though he did play in 35 contests between the regular season and playoffs over his first two seasons, recording 48 total tackles (30 solo), including 8.5 sacks.
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 4"Weight
261 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
33.13 in
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Williams could prove to be a steal. The Ole Miss product collected four sacks in only 264 snaps as a rookie and was able to stand out as a consistent threat to get to the quarterback. He'll need to improve against the run if he wants to challenge DeMarcus Lawrence for a starting spot, but Williams is on track to emerge as a key part of the Cowboys' Micah Parsons-led pass rush this season.
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Suspension lifted
The NFL lifted Williams' (knee) suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Handed suspension Monday
Williams (knee) was suspended Monday for three games without pay for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Placed on IR
The Cowboys placed Williams (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Dealing with typical ACL injury
Williams (knee) sustained a straightforward ACL tear Sunday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
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Suffers season-ending injury
Williams (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his left knee Sunday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Expected to take step forward
Williams could be Dallas' second-most productive pass rusher in 2025, Jon Machota of The Athletic suggests.
ANALYSIS
Williams was projected to take a step forward in 2024, but he tore his ACL during training camp and never took a snap during the regular season. He was reportedly moving well during offseason practices and looks likely to be ready for Week 1 of the 2025 campaign, making him a potential post-hype breakout candidate. On the other hand, the Cowboys have a lot of depth on the edge, including 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku, so Williams may not immediately have a significant role.
Williams was projected to take a step forward in 2024, but he tore his ACL during training camp and never took a snap during the regular season. He was reportedly moving well during offseason practices and looks likely to be ready for Week 1 of the 2025 campaign, making him a potential post-hype breakout candidate. On the other hand, the Cowboys have a lot of depth on the edge, including 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku, so Williams may not immediately have a significant role.