DAMIEN WILLIAMS NEWS

Impressing in camp Williams has been a weapon as a receiver during training camp, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

Impact While being used as a receiver, Williams has been able to create space against teammate Roquan Smith, who is one of the best coverage linebackers in the league. With Tarik Cohen (knee) slated to miss at least a few weeks, Williams could be positioned to earn an increased role as a receiving back, and he's already proven to be capable of that after having caught at least 20 passes in each of his six years in the league.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will Damien Williams play a big role in loaded Bears RB room? What does Damien Williams add to the Chicago Bears running back room? We break it down ahead of training camp.

JULY 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Slated for backup role Williams could be a direct replacement at running back if David Montgomery misses time, Sean Hammond of the Daily Herald reports.

Impact When Montgomery missed a game in 2020, the Bears lacked a reliable replacement, but after averaging 4.5 yards per carry in 2019 before opting out last year, Williams potentially fills that void in the offense. In addition, Williams caught 30 passes in his last year with the Chiefs, so he also could see involvement in the passing game. Unless his projected role is expected to grow, he'll likely be a depth option who could be available on waivers after fantasy drafts have concluded for fantasy managers.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams eager to return to NFL after a year away "That’s when you sit at home and really grind. When no one’s watching, that’s when you want to work the hardest. So coming back was really e...

JUNE 14, 2021 • QCTIMES.COM

Damien Williams’ excitement to fit in with the Chicago Bears makes him feel like ‘one of the rookie kids’ after a year away from the NFL because of COVID-19 concerns Damien Williams said most people understood why he opted out of the 2020 season just six months after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIV...

JUNE 13, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Will Damien Williams cut into David Montgomery work with Chicago Bears? The Chicago Bears adding not only Damien Williams but also Khalil Herbert at running back this offseason shows that this team is no longer g...

MAY 20, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Chiefs search in NFL draft for more help protecting Mahomes

After the Chiefs were routed by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl, they began rebuilding a porous offensive line in free agency and now will try to finish off the work in the NFL draft

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Will the Bears Use New RB Damien Williams? What can running back Damien Williams bring to the Chicago Bears? We break it down as he adds a new dynamic to the backfield.

APRIL 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chiefs head into offseason with core intact, plenty of holes

The Chiefs were so confident in their Super Bowl-winning roster from the 2019 season that they did everything they could to bring it back intact, signing quarterback Patrick Mahome...

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back in 2021 Williams, who opted out of the 2020 campaign, is expected to return for the Chiefs and play next season, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif are both expected to return for Kansas City in 2021 after both opted out of the team's 2020 campaign. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire coming off a solid rookie season, in which he managed 1,100 yards from scrimmage in 13 games, Williams looks likely to be No. 2 on the depth chart in his age-29 campaign, but he certainly boasts the skill set to succeed in a change-of-pace role. With Le'Veon Bell set to hit free agency, Williams' strongest offseason competition likely will come from Darrel Williams, who saw a season-high seven targets in Super Bowl LV.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Chiefs RG Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, RB Damien Williams expected back in 2021 The players who opted out in 2020, will opt back in for the 2021 season according to a new report.

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Brady, Mahomes prepare for 5th matchup after splitting 1st 4

There was a regular-season shootout and a playoff masterpiece the first season that Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady met on a football field

JANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defending champion Chiefs building dynasty around core group

It was never much of a surprise that the Kansas City Chiefs eventually would sign Patrick Mahomes to the largest contract in NFL history

JANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs aim for quicker starts as they begin title defense

The Kansas City Chiefs have proven that they can overcome just about any deficit in the postseason

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs' locker room mum on Bell's arrival - well, almost

The only member of the Kansas City Chiefs that was available and willing to discuss LeVeon Bell happened to be defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who won’t have much of anythin...

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs sign Le'Veon Bell 2 days after release from Jets

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed running back Le’Veon Bell two days after he was released by the New York Jets

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots expecting unexpected in latest matchup with Mahomes

In three previous meetings with Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, the Patriots defense has had the most success when it’s been able to force turnovers and get pressure on him

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edwards-Helaire looks to build on starring debut for Chiefs

Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed the NFL that his skill set translates quite nicely to the sped-up world of pro football

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs rookie Edwards-Helaire shines in NFL debut vs Texans

The Kansas City Chiefs raised some eyebrows during the NFL draft when they used their first-round pick on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, adding another potent weapon to their dynamic offen...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers teammates back Garoppolo after Super Bowl loss

The last time Jimmy Garoppolo was seen on the football field he was missing Emmanuel Sanders on a deep pass for a potential go-ahead score in what turned out to be a painful fourth...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans-Chiefs set to kick off NFL season unlike any other

This most unusual NFL season kicks off with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs facing the Houston Texans before about 17,000 fans at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs keep most of Super Bowl team intact on cut-down day

The Kansas City Chiefs are content to defend their Super Bowl title largely with the team that won it

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs have pieces in place to defend Super Bowl title

After winning first Super Bowl in 50 years last season, the Kansas City Chiefs hope to make it a short wait for a third title in franchise history

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo confident for 2nd full season in Shanahan's system

Matt Ryan won the MVP and led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl in his second full season in Kyle Shanahan’s system

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' Mosley says opt-out was a very tough football decision

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AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS