LEONARD WILLIAMS NEWS

Coach Brian Daboll on Leonard Williams, Azeez Ojulari injury statuses Head Coach Brian Daboll speaks to the media before Friday's practice.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Ruled out for Week 18 Williams (neck) has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact With New York already locked into a wild-card spot, Williams will miss the Giants' regular-season finale as he nurses the neck injury he suffered in Week 17 against the Colts. The defensive end will shift his focus to being ready for the start of the playoffs next weekend. In his absence, Ryder Anderson and Henry Mondeaux could see an increase in usage.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Winning helps Leonard Williams' pain in neck Leonard Williams continues to have a pain in his neck but has finally lost one that has gnawed at his gut. Winning will do that.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

DL Leonard Williams on first career playoff berth Defensive lineman Leonard Williams speaks to the media after Thursday's practice.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Suffers injury Sunday Williams (neck) has left Sunday's game against the Colts, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams suffered a burner, or stinger, which he has been dealing with for multiple weeks now. While he is out, Ryder Anderson and Henry Mondeaux will both be candidates to see extra opportunity.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Sunday Head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Williams (neck) will play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact After logging two straight limited practices to open Week 17 prep due to a lingering neck issue, coach Daboll said Friday that Williams is in line to continue operating as one of New York's starting defensive ends opposite of Jihad Ward come New Year's Day versus Indianapolis.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Leonard Williams playing through serious injury New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams is dealing with a very painful neck injury but intends to play through it.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Leonard Williams sacks Kirk Cousins to end the first half | Giants vs. Vikings Highlights Defensive end Leonard Williams sacks Kirk Cousins to end the first half.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

'Live in the moment': Leonard Williams, NY Giants' defense embracing NFL playoff push Leonard Williams is the longest-tenured player on the NY Giants' roster without having been to the NFL postseason. That could change this ye...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Game Preview: Leonard Williams takes nothing for granted Leonard Williams has played in 122 games across eight NFL seasons for the Giants and Jets. Only twice did he take the field with a chance to...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Why a Giants Playoff Berth Would Be Extra Special for Leonard Williams Leonard Williams has accomplished a lot in his eight-year NFL career. This weekend, he’ll get an opportunity to add to his accomplishments.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

After years of losing, Giants' Leonard Williams relishes being on brink of playoffs — but still craves Super Bowl parade The New York Giants are in position to make the playoffs. They enter Saturday's game vs. the Minnesota Vikings as the No. 6 seed in the NFC.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NJ.COM

DL Leonard Williams on mindset entering matchup vs. Vikings Defensive lineman Leonard Williams speaks to the media after Tuesday's practice.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Dexter Lawrence strip-sacks Taylor Heinicke, recovered by Leonard Williams | Giants vs. Commanders Highlights Defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence strip-sacks Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke, setting up a Leonard Williams fumble recovery in the G...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Officially active Williams (neck) has officially been ruled active ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Williams will return following a one-game absence with a neck injury. The 28-year-old has logged 39 tackles and 1.5 sacks over nine games this season, and his availability will return the Giants' front seven to near-full health.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday night Williams (neck) is expected to be available for Sunday Night Football against Washington, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Williams sustained a neck injury during the Giants' previous contest versus Washington in Week 13, leaving him sidelined for the following game against Philadelphia. While the 28-year-old is still officially listed as questionable, it appears he is in line to return Sunday after logging three straight limited practices Week 15. As a result, the Giants' defensive line should be at full health again after Jihad Ward also cleared concussion protocol Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Williams (neck) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington.

Impact Williams missed Week 14 due to a neck injury, but he returned to practice, logging three limited sessions, during Week 15 prep and has a shot to suit up Sunday. Jihad Ward (concussion) is also listed as questionable, so if both defensive linemen are inactive, the Giants will be shorthanded during a divisional clash against Washington.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to start Week 15 prep Williams (neck) will be a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Williams was sidelined for the Giants' Week 14 loss to Philadelphia due to a neck injury he suffered a week prior, but his return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited fashion, is an encouraging sign for the veteran defensive end. He'll have two more opportunities to log a full session before New York needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Washington.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Williams (neck) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.

Impact Williams was considered doubtful coming into Week 14, so his absence isn't a surprise. In his absence, Azeez Ojulari should see an increase in snaps.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' inactives: Saquon Barkley active for showdown with Eagles, Leonard Williams out | Rodarius Williams benched Running back Saquon Barkley, despite a neck injury that bothered him during the practice week, was designated as active for Sunday's game ag...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • NJ.COM

Doubtful to play in Week 14 Williams (neck) has been deemed to be doubtful to play Sunday versus the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Williams has struggled to remain on the field as he continues to deal with a neck issue, which ultimately caused him to leave the Giants' Week 13 tie with the Commanders early and now will likely keep him sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles. If he's unable to go, Azeez Ojulari will be one of the beneficiaries of added snaps.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice again Thursday Williams (neck) did not participate in the Giants' practice Thursday, Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports.

Impact Williams was previously limited with a neck injury during the Giants' first two practices of Week 13 prep before ultimately suiting up for Sunday's tie against Washington. However, the 28-year-old then appeared to aggravate this injury during the contest, as he was forced out and ruled questionable to return with a neck designation. Williams has now missed the team's first two sessions of Week 14 prep, and, unless he can increase his activity Friday, it's likely he'll be ruled out on Friday's final injury report. With backup Henry Mondeaux (knee) also dealing with an injury, it's possible Azeez Ojulari, Jihad Ward and Elerson Smith could be the only available defensive ends versus Philadelphia on Sunday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants let winnable game slip away in tie vs Commanders

The New York Giants are showing signs of cracking with five games left in the NFL regular season and the playoffs on the line

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants, Commanders flummoxed by tie amid playoff chase

Giants kicker Graham Gano came up well short on a 58-yard field goal attempt as time expired in overtime, leaving New York and the Washington Commanders tied at 20 in a deadlock be...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with injury Williams (neck) has left Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Williams was dealing with a neck injury earlier in the week, so it appears he may have aggravated it during the game. While he's off the field, Henry Mondeaux and Jihad Ward will be candidates to see extra work.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE