MAXX WILLIAMS NEWS

Upgrades to limited practice Williams (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams seems be dealing with the residual effects of the ankle injury that sidelined him Weeks 2 through 7. In his return to action this past Sunday against the Dolphins, he turned his only target into a four-yard touchdown. Assuming he's able to tough out the injury, Williams likely will lead a TE group that also includes Darrell Daniels and Dan Arnold on Sunday versus the Bills.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Williams (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams took the field this past Sunday for the first time since Week 1, but it appears he may have aggravated the ankle injury that forced him to miss six games in a row. Still, he paced Cardinals tight ends in the loss to the Dolphins, playing 34 of 69 offensive snaps while Darrell Daniels earned 29 and Dan Arnold had 18. Williams even scored his first TD of the campaign on his sole target, but he'll now have to manage a health concern this week as he seeks to be available Sunday versus the Bills.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Problem Solved: Maxx Williams Back On Field For Cardinals Tight end makes immediate impact after IR stint

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Great or just pretty good? Cards working to continue rise

The Arizona Cardinals appear ahead of schedule on their franchise rebuild and have a 5-3 record

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals lose ground in NFC West with frustrating loss

A frustrating 34-31 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday kept the Arizona Cardinals out of a tie for first place in the NFC West

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to active roster The Cardinals activated Williams (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Williams hasn't played since the season opener, when he handled 52 percent of the offensive workload but failed to secure either of his two targets. While it's unsettled how much Williams will play right away, the starting role does appear available, as Dan Arnold's snap share fell to 25 percent last week, while Darrell Daniels finished ahead of him for a second straight week with a 50 percent share.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Activate Maxx Williams, Bring Up D.J. Foster Dogbe, Whittaker also moved up from practice squad for Dolphins game

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

May return this weekend Coach Kliff Kingsbury said he hopes Williams (ankle) will be activated from injured reserve and have a role in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Repu...

Impact The 26-year-old was designated to return from injured reserve Monday and is back at practice, but he'll need to be activated by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to be able to face the Dolphins. Regardless of whether he plays Sunday, Williams is on the cusp of returning to game action.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cards' TE Williams practicing, Kennard, Murphy on COVID list

The Arizona Cardinals have designated starting tight end Maxx Williams to return from the injured reserve list and placed linebacker Devon Kennard and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. o...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives return designation Williams (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.

Impact Coach Kilff Kingbury indicated in early October he expected the 26-year-old to return around the team's Week 8 bye, and he will indeed be back at practice following the off week. Williams could be activated for Sunday's contest against Miami if he shows well this week at practice.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals place DL Allen, LB Irving on injured reserve

The Arizona Cardinals have placed defensive end Zach Allen and linebacker Isaiah Irving on injured reserve after a marathon game against the Seahawks

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return around bye week Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Williams (ankle) will hopefully be able to return around Arizona's Week 8 bye, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old landed on injured reserve Sept. 21 with the ankle injury and is eligible to return for the Oct. 19 matchup at Dallas during Week 6, but it appears he may need a little more time to recover. Williams' return to practice will be a strong indicator of when he's nearing full health.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Entertaining Cardinals winning games, strive to improve

Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2015 and just the sixth time in the past 30 years

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to IR The Cardinals placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams missed this past Sunday's win over Washington with an ankle injury, and the Cardinals have opted to shut him down for at least the next three games. He'll be eligible to return in Week 6 against the Cowboys. Dan Arnold is expected to be the No. 1 TE while Williams sits out, and Darrell Daniels will continue to log a sizable workload.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Maxx Williams Goes To IR; KeeSean Johnson Activated From COVID List Foster goes to practice squad IR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Chiefs missing 3 injured starters on defense vs. Chargers

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are without three starters on defense against the Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Washington Williams (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus Washington, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams is set to miss his first game since the 2018 season. He played 52 percent of snaps and garnered two targets in the season opener, but now both Dan Arnold and to a lesser extent Darrell Daniels should have increased roles in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second straight practice Williams (ankle) is not practicing Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams managed to play through his ankle injury during Sunday's win over the 49ers, during which he failed to secure either of his two targets. However, his availability for Week 2's game against Washington now looks to be in jeopardy. In the event that Williams is forced to miss any time or ends up limited, Dan Arnold would stand to handle a larger snap share at the tight end position.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't produce Sunday Williams was blanked on two targets during Sunday's 24-20 win at San Francisco.

Impact The Cardinals offense racked up a whopping 82 offensive snaps, with Williams earning 43 of them (52 percent). After leading the team's tight ends in offensive snap share (46 percent) last season, he was a close second in the category Week 1 to Dan Arnold, who started, played 45 such snaps (55 percent) and hauled in both targets for 21 yards. While the two may have an even split of the TE reps in 2020, Williams doesn't hold the same fantasy sway that Arnold does.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for Week 1 Williams (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams was a limited participant both Wednesday and Thursday. However, after logging his first full practice Friday, he'll be ready to suit up in the team's Week 1 matchup against San Francisco after he shed his injury designation. He figures to work as the Cardinals' top tight end, though the team's offensive scheme is likely to limit his targets.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to work Monday Williams (undisclosed) returned to Monday's practice, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact This is outstanding news for the Minnesota product, as he missed the past two weeks of practice with the undisclosed issue. The 26-year-old is the favorite to serve as Arizona's official starting tight end, although he only racked up 15 catches for 202 yards and a touchdown last season. As evidenced by this news, expect Williams to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season barring an injury setback.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses third straight practice Williams (undisclosed) did not participate in Sunday's practice, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact It remains to be seen what sort of issue has kept Williams off the field for three straight days, but for now there's no reason to worry about his availability for Week 1. The 26-year-old is the favorite to serve as Arizona's official starting tight end, though his skillset lends more favorable to blocking than catching passes.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Return of the Maxx Background: GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 13: Maxx Williams #87 of the Arizona Cardinals stretches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • REVENGEOFTHEBIRDS.COM

Elevated from NFI list The Cardinals activated Williams from the active/non-football illness list Tuesday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

Impact After a short stay on the list, Williams is back on the active roster following what coach Kliff Kingsbury called an "extended physical", per Darren Urban of the team's official site. Within the construct of the Cardinals offense, Williams acts primarily as a blocking tight end, despite his standing as No. 1 on the depth chart. Beyond Williams, Dan Arnold is the Arizona TE with the most pass-catching utility.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Gilbert and Maxx Williams on active/non-football illness list Starting off healthy seemed like what we were going to see from the Arizona Cardinals, but on Sunday they made two transactions. They placed...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • REVENGEOFTHEBIRDS.COM