DORIAN WILLIAMS NEWS

Logs full practice Friday Williams (knee) practiced in full Friday.

Impact The third-year pro from Tulane was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, but Friday's full session suggests he's moved past the issue. Williams has appeared in four games for Buffalo this season, recording 18 total tackles and one pass defended. Now back at full health, he's expected to start alongside Terrel Bernard in the Bills' linebacker corps in Monday night's matchup against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to begin Week 6 prep Williams (knee) will be a limited participant in practice Thursday, per head coach Sean McDermott, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams didn't practice at all prior to sitting out Buffalo's Week 5 loss to New England, so his limited participation in the team's first practice of Week 6 preparation is a step in the right direction. If healthy enough to suit up Monday against the Falcons, Williams would presumably return to his starting role at linebacker.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive concerns linger in latest Bills injury update The Bills have ruled out linebacker Dorian Williams and cornerback Dorian Strong for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 3 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Ruled out for Week 5 Williams (knee) will not play in Sunday night's game against the Patriots, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact While the Bills are one of just two NFL teams off to a 4-0 start, the run defense has been poor with an AFC-worst mark of 164.3 rushing yards allowed per game. Fellow linebacker Matt Milano's (pectoral) status now takes on added import for Sunday's divisional matchup.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Absent from practice Wednesday Williams (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Williams logged a season-high 84 percent of the defensive snaps in last Sunday's win over the Saints, racking up six tackles (three solo) in the process. It's unclear when Williams suffered the injury, as this is his first time on the injury report this season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 16 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Returns to practice Williams (calf) returned to training camp on Wednesday, Alex Brasky of Bills Digest reports.

Impact Williams injured his calf during the first week of training camp and has been held off the field for the past two weeks. His return to camp, still a month away from the regular season, is a good sign as the 24-year-old is a very important depth piece in Buffalo's defense. He totaled 117 tackles last season, starting 11 games with Matt Milano sidelined due to a biceps injury.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Working through calf injury Williams (calf) did not participate in Friday's practice, Alex Brasky of SB Nation reports.

Impact Williams injured his calf during a drill on Thursday and was held out of Friday's session. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but given it's training camp, the Bills will likely play it conservatively with Williams, who hasn't missed a game since entering the league in 2023. He finished the 2024 regular-season with 117 tackles (68 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries across 17 games.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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JUNE 10 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Logs 117 tackles in sophomore year Williams played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 117 tackles (68 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. He added seven tackles (six solo) acr...

Impact The 2023 third-round pick started in the first 11 games of the regular season due to the absence of Matt Milano, who began the 2024 campaign on injured reserve while recovering from a right leg fracture that he suffered in October of 2023. Williams took advantage of the opportunity, recording 97 tackles (59 solo) over that span while logging double-digit tackles in six games. He reverted to a rotational role following Buffalo's Week 12 bye after Milano was activated off IR, but Williams' play in 2024 gives him a strong case of being an every-down linebacker for the 2025 season. Williams will have an opportunity to earn that role when training camp starts in July.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies eight tackles sans Milano Williams registered eight tackles (six solo) during the Bills' 24-21 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Williams saw extended playing time at linebacker Sunday due to Matt Milano (biceps) being sidelined with an injury. Williams finished Sunday's game tied with Cole Bishop as Buffalo's second-leading tackler behind Terrel Bernard (12). Bernard is now up to 108 tackles (65 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries through 15 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies eight tackles sans Milano Williams registered eight tackles (six solo) during the Bills' 24-21 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Williams saw extended playing time at linebacker Sunday due to Matt Milano (biceps) being sidelined with an injury. Williams finished Sunday's game tied with Cole Bishop as Buffalo's second-leading tackler behind Terrel Bernard (12). Williams is now up to 108 tackles (65 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries through 15 games.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Williams (elbow) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots,

Impact Williams will play through an elbow injury in this contest. Barring any setbacks, he projects to start at weakside linebacker. Edefuan Ulofoshio would be next in line if any setbacks indeed occur.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Williams (elbow) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots,

Impact Williams will play through an elbow injury in this contest. Barring any setbacks, He projects to start at weakside linebacker. Edefuan Ulofoshio would be next in line if any setbacks indeed occur.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Williams (elbow) returned to Sunday's game against the Lions, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Williams was initially injured in the first half but later returned to the shootout with Detroit, finishing the game with two tackles (two solo). Additionally at linebacker for the Bills, Matt Milano exited with a second-half groin injury.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Williams (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest versus the Lions.

Impact Williams sustained the elbow injury in the first half, placing some doubt on his ability to return to the game. In his absence, Matt Milano will continue to handle the lion's share of workload at weakside linebacker against Detroit.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays busy in Week 10 Williams logged nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 30-20 win over the Colts.

Impact Williams' nine tackles tied with Terrel Bernard for most on the Bills on Sunday. Williams has logged at least nine tackles in eight of 10 regular season games, and he's up to 93 combined tackles on the year, which leads Buffalo and ranks seventh in the NFL.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles Sunday Williams recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Williams has now posted double-digit stops in six of the Bills' last eight games, bringing his season total up to 84 tackles, which is good enough for seventh in the NFL. The second-year linebacker from Tulane appears to be emerging as one of the NFL's top tacklers, and he's expected to continue making plays as the Bills take on the Colts in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Williams (knee) was a full participant at the Bills' practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams was able to increase his workload to become a full participant at practice Thursday following a limited session Wednesday. The linebacker should be a full go now for Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with knee injury Williams left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Titans due to a knee injury, but he is considered probable to return.

Impact The knee injury doesn't appear to be severe given the probable tag, but the Bills could keep Williams sidelined as they hold a commanding lead late in the fourth quarter. If Williams doesn't return, his day will end with 10 tackles (six solo).

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dozen more tackles in defeat Williams recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) and one fumble recovery in the Bills' loss to the Texans on Sunday.

Impact A third-round pick in 2023, Williams has taken over as a starter in his second pro season. His 11 solo tackles Sunday marked a new career-high, and Williams has double-digit tackles in four straight contests. He's up to an NFL-best 54 tackles this season, with 35 of them being of the solo variety. Williams has added two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records 12 tackles Williams recorded 12 tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the Bills' 35-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday night.

Impact The linebacker also played on 85 percent of the defensive snaps. The second-year pro replaced injured linebacker Matt Milano before the season and has made the most of his opportunity, making 42 stops (24 solo) in four games. Williams also has a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE