Impact The defensive tackle left the 49ers' preseason game against the Saints on Aug. 18 with a knee injury. The veteran is now free to sign with another team after recording 32 tackles for the Chargers in 2023.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
NICK WILLIAMS
Healthy again Williams was released with no injury designation by the 49ers on Tuesday.
Exits game with knee injury Williams left in the first half of Sunday's game against the Saints due to a knee injury and is questionable to return, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Williams was able to walk off the field under his own power after sustaining the injury. He signed with the 49ers on Wednesday after spending last season with the Chargers, finishing with 32 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries over 14 regular-season games. Williams is competing for a depth spot at defensive takcle behind starters Maliek Collins and Javon Hargrave.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Signing with 49ers Williams (shoulder) is expected to sign with the 49ers on Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Williams finished his 2023 campaign on the Chargers with a shoulder injury, but it looks like he has moved on from the issue. The veteran defensive tackle is expected to add needed depth to the Niners' trenches.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
UNLV claims cannon, holds off Nevada late for 27-22 win
Johnathan Baldwin broke up a Nate Cox fourth-down pass on the final play of the game to preserve UNLV’s 27-22 win over rival Nevada to claim the Fremont Cannon in the annual rivalr...NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Done for season Coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that Williams (biceps) won't play for the remainder of the 2022 season, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Williams sustained a biceps injury in Week 8 at Seattle, and that injury will apparently keep him sidelined for the rest of the year. In his absence, veteran Justin Ellis should see significantly more work at defensive tackle.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to IR The Giants placed Williams (biceps) on injured reserve Monday.
Impact Williams suffered a biceps injury during the Week 8 matchup against Seattle, and he's since been placed on IR and will now miss at least the next four weeks as a result. With both Azeez Ojulari (calf) and D.J. Davison (knee) also recently placed on injured reserve, Jihad Ward, Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams are in line to play heavy roles on New York's defensive front heading into Sunday's game versus Houston.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giants' McKinney out at least 4 games with hand injury
New York Giants star safety Xavier McKinney injured a hand while on vacation in Mexico during the bye week and will miss at least four gamesNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants not good enough to overcome mistakes vs. Seattle
The New York Giants are heading into the bye week with a 6-2 recordOCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks topple Giants 27-13 to stay atop NFC West
Tyler Lockett caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith with 9:18 left, and the Seattle Seahawks won their third straight, 27-13 over the New York GiantsOCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't return Sunday Williams (biceps) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Williams logged one tackle before exiting in the first half of this contest, and his absence will leave the Giants' defensive line under-manned with D.J. Davidson (knee) and Azeez Ojulari (calf) both already out on IR. Williams recorded 14 tackles and two passes defended on 208 defensive snaps over the first seven games of the season, and his next opportunity to play will come in Week 10 following the Giants' upcoming bye.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with injury Williams (biceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Williams went down with an apparent biceps injury late in the first quarter before heading to the Giants' locker room, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. With the defensive lineman out, expect Justin Ellis and Elerson Smith to see increased usage against Seattle.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Witty, engaging Eli Manning is master pitchman, media pro
Eli Manning deftly turned a question about preparing for his television gig into a brand promotionSEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants LB Ojulari unable to practice with hamstring injury
New York Giants leading sacker Azeez Ojulari is going to miss the start of training camp because of a non-football related hamstring injuryJULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signs with Giants Williams signed a contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Williams started all 17 games with the Lions last season, registering 27 tackles including a half-sack while also deflecting a pass. He will now provide an additional veteran presence to the Giants defensive line.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions looking for help at WR, DB and LB in NFL free agency
The Detroit Lions lack talent throughout their roster and they can use help in NFL free agency at every position in coach Dan Campbell’s second seasonMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pederson's staff with Jags includes OC Taylor, DC Caldwell
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49ers' Cannon taken off field in ambulance after collision
San Francisco 49ers backup running back Trenton Cannon was taken off the field in an ambulance after a scary collision on the opening kickoff in a 30-23 loss at SeattleDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota VikingsDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games
With only the Sunday night matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs remaining, kickers have already combined to miss seven extra points on the dayDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winless Lions drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008
The winless Detroit Lions are drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No injury designation Williams (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact Williams was unable to practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, but he shed his injury designation by logging a full practice session Friday. Across the last two weeks, he's racked up six tackles (four solo).
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing knee injury Williams didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.
Impact Williams exited Sunday's loss to the Bengals with an ankle injury, but he's now sitting out practice due to a knee issue. The 31-year-old will likely need to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance of suiting up this weekend versus the Rams.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Burrow throws 3 TDs as Bengals rout winless Lions 34-11
Joe Burrow tied a career high with three touchdown passes, helping the Cincinnati Bengals rout the Detroit Lions 34-11 SundayOCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable to return Williams (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Impact Losing Williams would be a big blow to the Lions' defensive unit, and it remains to be seen if he'll be back before the game comes to an end. Expect Levi Onwuzurike to take his place while he's being evaluated.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Active against San Francisco Williams (COVID-19 list) is active Sunday against the 49ers.
Impact Williams was activated from the COVID-19 list earlier this week and will be part of the active roster for the season opener, though it remains to be seen just how big of a role he'll have. The veteran defensive end notched 23 tackles (12 solo) through 14 games with the Lions last season, and it's possible his role grows heading into the 2021 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
