DAMIEN WILLIAMS NEWS

Same ol' Falcons: Blown lead very familiar in the A-T-L

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith gets downright snippy if anyone tries to bring up the past

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Center Dalman set to start in Falcons opener against Saints

The Atlanta Falcons have named Drew Dalman as their starting center for Sunday’s opener against the New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bair Mail: On Deion Jones, Qadree Ollison cut, Damien Williams Marcus Mariota and more We also provide a Practice Squad 101 seminar and talk about Keith Smith in this Friday mailbag

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Damien Williams gets mic'd up during AT&T Training Camp Running back Damien Williams is mic'd up during week 3 of AT&T Training Camp

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Positional breakdown: Tyler Allgeier, Damien Williams looking to help Cordarrelle Patterson improve Falcons run game Avery Williams is new to the group, changing positions after playing cornerback

JULY 20, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Competing for roster spot Williams could be competing for a roster spot if the Falcons opt to keep only three running backs on their initial 53-man roster, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kendall suggests that Cordarrelle Patterson, who led the team in rushing attempts and yards last season, and fifth-round pick Tyler Allgeier are locks to make the Week 1 roster. However, if the Falcons decide to keep just three running backs, then Williams will be competing for a roster spot with Avery Williams, who's converted from defensive back to running back this offseason. Kendall also mentions that if this is indeed the case, Avery's punt-return abilities would give him a decided advantage over Damien. Damien finished fourth in the NFL in yards after contact per carry (3.59) during his last full season (2019) and ended that campaign with 111 rushes for 498 yards, but he sat out 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns and saw just 40 rushing attempts last year with the Bears.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pitre on Tyler Allgeier, Damien Williams and state of Falcons running backs Veteran position coach also evaluates on Qadree Ollison, Avery Williams switching positions

JULY 7, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' Pitts says stadium's new FieldTurf is soft but good

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts says the new FieldTurf playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is soft but good

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons release RB Mike Davis after disappointing season

After a disappointing season with his hometown team, running back Mike Davis has been released by the Atlanta Falcons

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will compete for touches Williams will compete with Tyler Allgeier and Qadree Ollison for touches after the release of Mike Davis, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons this offseason after serving as a backup in Chicago last year. Cordarrelle Patterson likely will lead the backfield once again, but the release of Davis and the acquisitions of Allgeier and Williams change the rest of Atlanta's running back depth chart. With Marcus Mariota at the helm, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Falcons feature a heavy dose of the run, so all four backs may get opportunities throughout the season, though Patterson certainly boasts the highest fantasy upside going into training camp.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Wild tasmanian devil' Damien Williams excited to play with Marcus Mariota, Falcons offense Williams won a super with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Damien Williams 'I'm on to bigger and better with the Atlanta Falcons' RB Damien Williams speaks with the media to discuss his excitement for joining the Atlanta Falcons.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch Damien Williams highlights ' 2022 Free Agency The Atlanta Falcons signed RB Damien Williams to a one-year deal. During the 2021 season, Williams was with Chicago and appeared in 12 games...

MARCH 29, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons sign veteran cornerback Casey Hayward to 2-year deal

The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their secondary by signing former Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward to a two-year, $11 million contract and re-signing Isaiah Oliver to a one-year deal

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons sign running back Damien Williams to one-year deal The 29-year-old running back comes to Atlanta after one season with Chicago

MARCH 18, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons add running back Damien Williams Veteran running back Damien Williams agreed to a one-year contract with the Falcons, according to his agent.

MARCH 18, 2022 • AJC.COM

Going to Falcons The Falcons and Williams agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Aside from opting out in 2020, Williams has earned work in each of the seven pro campaigns that he's been on a roster. Most recently, he turned 56 touches into 267 yards from scrimmage and three total TDs in 12 games with the Bears last year. He'll join a backfield led by Mike Davis (ribs) -- at least for the time being -- meaning Williams is poised to have some type of role out of Atlanta's backfield this season.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hold 'em Fold 'em: RB Damien Williams Should the Chicago Bears keep Damien Williams? Or should they let him walk on the free-agent market.

MARCH 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

The Chicago Bears opted to make sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 11 years

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores fourth touchdown of 2022 Williams caught three passes for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 40 carries for 164 yards and two touchdowns...

Impact After starting the season seeing work as a change-of-pace option to David Montgomery, Williams was passed on the depth chart by Khalil Herbert, and from Week 7 on, he saw very limited action. Although he technically has a low-salary contract in 2022, it's a void year, and the Bears would owe him nothing if they move on. Unless his situation improves dramatically, he'll be a depth option for fantasy managers.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a Minnesota Vikings comeback to beat the Chicago Bears 31-17

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andy Dalton locates wide-open Damien Williams for 23-yard TD Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton locates wide-open running back Damien Williams for 23-yard TD.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • NFL.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Andy Dalton's touchdown pass to Damien Williams... - The Athletic Andy Dalton's touchdown pass to Damien Williams on third down, followed by a shovel pass to Allen Robinson for a two-point conversion, gave...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Andy Dalton finds Damien Williams on wheel route for 23-yard TD RB Damien Williams runs a wheel route and hauls in an Andy Dalton throw for a 23-yard touchdown to put the Bears up by two scores.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Blanked in victory Williams failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Williams hasn't received more than three touches in a game since Week 7, and he won't be a recommended fantasy option in Week 18 against the Vikings.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE