DEXTER WILLIAMS NEWS

Chiefs honor Dawson, beat Packers 17-10 in preseason finale

The Chiefs and Packers rested most of their starters in their preseason finale Thursday night, which Kansas City won 17-10 behind two touchdown passes from Shane Buechele

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective in second straight Williams had five carries for 24 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Saints.

Impact Williams has run the ball eight times through two exhibition contests, and he is averaging a healthy 6.6 yards per tote. While Williams has been effective, he did not take a carry until the second half in either game, and he remains fifth on the depth chart among healthy Packers running backs.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Preseason gives Packers chance to measure QB Love's progress

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love believes he has something to prove after producing so-so results while backing up reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers last season

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Green Bay Williams signed a contract with the Packers on Wednesday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Impact Williams most recently played in the USFL for the Philadelphia Stars, but he started his professional career with the Packers. The 2019 sixth-round pick made seven appearances during his first two seasons with Green Bay, totaling 17 offensive snaps and 62 special-teams snaps. The Packers aren't planning on playing Aaron Jones or AJ Dillon during the preseason opener, and Kylin Hill (knee) remains on the PUP list, so the 25-year-old Williams will likely operate as an emergency back behind Patrick Taylor, Tyler Goodson and B.J. Baylor against the 49ers on Friday.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID-19 list Williams (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Williams was signed by the Browns off the Dolphins' practice squad Jan. 5, though he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list the same day. His 2021 season is now over, though he did not appear in any games.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Browns' active roster Williams (undisclosed) was signed by the Browns on Wednesday before promptly being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact The running back was signed off of the Dolphins practice squad before being put on the COVID list. Williams has spent time with many practice squads this season but has yet to play a snap in 2021.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' No. 2 QB Keenum admires Mayfield's 'gutsiest' season

Case Keenum had a front-row seat to watch Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield play through injuries this season

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Miami's practice squad Williams was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams is a candidate to be promoted for Week 15 due to the lack of healthy running back depth currently on Miami's active roster. The third-year running back hasn't appeared in a game this season and has just 19 rushing yards on seven attempts during his NFL career.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Released from practice squad Williams was released from the Browns' practice squad Tuesday, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Williams was added to the Browns' practice squad while they dealt with a COVID-19 outbreak to their running back room. Now that Nick Chubb and Demetric Felton are back, Williams finds himself as the odd man out. In a corresponding move, Cleveland re-signed John Kelly to its practice squad.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with practice squad Williams was added to the Browns' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact With Nick Chubb and Demetric Felton on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Browns added Williams to provide some depth to their backfield. The 2019 sixth-round pick has spent time on both the Packers' and Giants' practice squads this season. Both Chubb and Felton could play in Sunday's contest if they are able to clear COVID-19 protocols, but it's possible Williams could split the backup role with Brian Hill in the event neither are cleared.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from practice squad Williams has been cut from the Giants' practice squad, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Williams rejoined the team's practice squad prior to Week 8. It was his second stint with the unit. He last suited up for a game in 2020 with the Packers.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins practice squad The Giants re-signed Williams to the practice squad Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Williams is set for his second stint on the Giants' practice squad this season. He hasn't suited up for NFL action since appearing in three games with the Packers in 2020.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from practice squad The Giants cut Williams from the practice squad Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Williams appeared in seven total games with the Packers from 2019-20. Now that he's been cut loose by the Giants, the third-year pro will compete to latch on with another practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Packers Williams was cut by the Packers on Tuesday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Impact The third-year running back running back ran for a respectable 4.8 yards on 17 carries over the Packers' three preseason games, but he resided at or near the bottom of the depth chart the entire time, and the Packers ultimately decided to drop the 2019 sixth-round pick. Only three running backs are likely to occupy spots on Green Bay's roster heading into Week 1, so Williams could take a place on the practice squad.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to move up depth chart Williams had eight carries for 22 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Jets.

Impact Williams got twice as many chances to run the ball as he did in the Packers' preseason opener, but he did not do much with the extra opportunities and remains in the fifth spot at his position on the depth chart with just one exhibition game remaining.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seemingly last on depth chart Williams had four carries for 32 yards in the Packers' preseason opener against the Texans.

Impact Williams was the Packers' leading rusher on the night, but he did not receive a carry until the team's final drive, which -- per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic -- suggests he is currently in the fifth spot on the depth chart among the five running backs in camp.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inks reserve/future deal Williams has signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers.

Impact Williams was just cut from the Packers' practice squad prior to their loss in the NFC Championship Game. His departure was used to add offensive line depth. He spent most of the 2020 season on Green Bay's practice squad, but he did ultimately suit up for three games and record eight yards on two rushes.

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers elevate CB Williams to active roster for game day

The Green Bay Packers have elevated recent cornerback acquisition Tramon Williams to their active roster for Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reverts to practice squad Williams reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Williams garnered four snaps on special teams and three more on offense during a Sunday night win over the Titans, but the 23-year-old didn't get any work on the ground as he did during his last appearance Week 9. A knee injury kept Williams on the practice squad injured list between Nov. 11 and Dec. 15, but now he's available once again to provide depth to Green Bay's backfield when called upon.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 16 Williams was promoted to the Packers' active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old is a gameday elevation for Sunday's matchup with the Titans as Jamaal Williams (quadriceps) is expected to be sidelined. Dexter Williams is unlikely to see many offensive opportunities behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers activate center Corey Linsley from injured reserve

Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley has been activated from injured reserve after missing his team’s past three games

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shakes off injury The Packers restored Williams (knee) from the practice squad injured list Tuesday.

Impact Williams has recovered from the sprained MCL he suffered during a win over San Francisco in Week 9. He'll likely remain on the practice squad unless one of Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams or AJ Dillon picks up an injury.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers sprained MCL Williams (knee) was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Williams suffered a sprained MCL in last week's win over the 49ers, and he'll be required to miss at least three weeks of practice as a result. The Packers signed Mike Weber to the practice squad to take Williams' place.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Adams delivers again with more help on the way

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has earned three career Pro Bowl invitations but hasn’t yet earned All-Pro honors

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May be facing long-term injury Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that the knee injury Williams sustained in Thursday's 34-17 win over the 49ers is "potentially" a long-term concern, Matt Schneidman of The Ath...

Impact After AJ Dillon and Jamaal Williams were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week, the Packers called up Dexter Williams from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's contest to provide depth at running back behind Aaron Jones and Tyler Ervin. Williams carried two times for eight yards in the second quarter before being announced as out for the remainder of the contest coming out of halftime. Though LaFleur didn't get into specifics about the injury, the Packers apparently fear Williams could miss significant time, pending the results of his follow-up tests. The Packers should have a good chance of getting at least one of Jamaal Williams and Dillon back for their next game Nov. 15 against the Jaguars, so Dexter likely wouldn't have been a part of the backfield rotation beyond this week even if he hadn't gotten hurt.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE