Impact Willis joined the Steelers practice squad last week after getting released from Washington's practice unit. He will now need to clear the league's health and safety protocols before returning to practice.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DAMION WILLIS
Lands on COVID list Willis has been placed on the Steelers' practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Added to Steelers' practice squad Willis was signed to the Steelers' practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Impact The wide receiver was released from Washington's practice squad Nov. 23, but now joins the Steelers practice squad. Willis has not played in an NFL game since the 2019 season where he appeared in 10 contests with the Bengals, making nine catches on 16 targets for 82 yards.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Washington's practice squad Washington signed Willis to their practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Willis spent training camp with the Giants and led them in receiving yards and touchdowns during the preseason. However, he was ultimately waived before the 53-man roster deadline. The 24-year-old last appeared in NFL regular-season action for the Bengals in 2019, when he played in 10 games and caught nine passes for 82 yards.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giant sign TE Ryan Izzo to practice squad; WR Damion Willis released The team terminated the contract of wide receiver Damion Willis to make room on the 16-man practice squad roster.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Sent to waivers The Giants waived Willis on Tuesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Willis led the Giants in receiving yards (112) and touchdows (2) this preseason. With Kenny Golladay (hamstring), Darius Slayton (ankle) and Kadarius Toney (undisclosed) all dealing with injuries, it was thought that maybe Willis would earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster. Nonetheless, he will likely land on the Giants' practice squad if he clears waivers.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jones pushing Newton for Pats QB, New England beats Giants
Mac Jones is really pushing Cam Newton for the New England Patriots’ starting job at quarterbackAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wilson solid, efficient in Jets debut against Giants
Zach Wilson was efficient in his NFL debut, going 6 of 9 for 63 yards and leading the New York Jets to a field goal against Giants backups on defense in a 12-7 victory in the teams...AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signs with Big Blue Willis signed a contract with the Giants on Saturday.
Impact Willis was waived by the Broncos just before the start of training camp, but he's now latched on with a new team. The 24-year-old hasn't seen game action since catching nine passes for 82 yards in 10 games with the Bengals in 2019.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos waive 2nd veteran who got hurt training on his own
The Denver Broncos have waived DaeSean HamiltonMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WR Tim Patrick, S Trey Marshall sign tenders; Broncos sign WR Damion Willis The team also designated WR DaeSean Hamilton as waived/NFI (non-football injury).
MAY 18, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Joins Denver Willis signed a contract with the Broncos on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact It's a bit odd to see the Broncos sign a free agent wide receiver after recently releasing 2018 fourth-round pick DaeSean Hamilton (knee), but Willis likely is meant to just provide some depth at the position. The 23-year-old had stints on the Browns and Jaguars practice squad last season, but hasn't played in a game since 2019.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Jags' practice squad Willis signed with Jacksonville's practice squad Monday, James Johnson of USA Today reports.
Impact The 23-year-old has yet to catch on with an NFL team in 2020 after making 10 appearances for the Bengals last season. Dede Westbrook (knee-ACL) remains on IR while Laviska Shenault recently sustained a thumb injury, prompting Jacksonville to add development depth at the position.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fails physical, heads to waivers The Browns waived Willis (undisclosed) with a failed physical designation Sunday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact The Browns claimed Willis off waivers Wednesday, but the wide receiver wasn't healthy enough to sign with the team. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but the 23-year-old will focus on getting healthy before trying out with another team.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Browns Add Damion Willis to Active Roster; Drop WR Browns add a receiver, while dropping one.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Browns claim WR Damion Willis off waivers Second-year player joins crowded position group after spending rookie year with the Cincinnati Bengals.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • DAWGSBYNATURE.COM
Done in Cincinnati The Bengals waived Willis on Tuesday.
Impact Willis had nine catches for 82 yards across 10 games as a rookie with the Bengals last season. He also spent time on the team's practice squad. The 6-foot-3, 204-pound wideout will now look to earn a depth role elsewhere in the league.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Willis (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Willis jumped on and off the 53-man roster for Cincinnati in 2019, ultimately finishing his rookie campaign with nine receptions for 82 yards. With A.J. Green healthy and the team adding Tee Higgins via the draft, Willis will likely face an uphill battle to secure a spot this season.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
