NICK WILLIAMS NEWS

Comes off COVID list The Lions activated Williams (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Williams spent roughly 10 days away from the practice field while progressing through the league's COVID-19 protocols. 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.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID list Williams was placed on the Lions' reserve/COVID list Monday.

Impact Williams, when healthy, is expected to once again provide depth at defensive end for Detroit. He recorded 22 tackles (11 solo) and one sack across 14 games for the team last season. He will need to pass all the league's protocols before returning to camp.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Holmes added to Lions' strength, addressed weaknesses

The Detroit Lions opened the NFL draft by bolstering a strength and closed it by addressing some of their many weaknesses on both sides of the ball

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals

Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray sat out most of the first three quarters with an ankle injury and when he finally returned, wasn’t able to rally the Cardinals into the playoffs

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Williams (ankle) left Sunday's game due to an ankle injury.

Impact After suffering an ankle injury at the start of the second half Sunday, Williams is questionable to return. The veteran plays a key role for Detroit's defensive line and has recorded 22 tackles (11 solo) and one sack this season.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Williams (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact Williams was unable to practice two of the three sessions this week with the shoulder issue, so this news isn't quite surprising. The starting defensive tackle has played at least 50 percent of snaps in the past four games, so his absence will hurt the defensive front. With Williams sidelined, look for an uptick in snaps for Frank Herron and John Penisini on the interior of the defensive line Sunday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 10 Williams (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Williams battled a shoulder injury in the early stages of the season, and it's not clear if this shoulder injury is related to that one. Either way, the starting defensive tackle will hope to play through it come Sunday. If Williams is unable to do so, John Penisini should see extra snaps on the interior of Detroit's defensive line.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions lean on calm, cool, collected Stafford to top Falcons

Matthew Stafford had the ball and Matt Prater knew it was time to start kicking

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' Nick Chubb, Chargers' Austin Ekeler top injury list

Two of the NFL’s top running backs this season are facing uncertain futures after being forced to leave games early with injuries on Sunday

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Week 3 Williams (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Williams upgraded to a full practice Friday after a pair of limited sessions to start the week, clearing him for the Lions' Week 3 trip to Arizona. He recorded two tackles in his Detroit debut against the Bears before sitting out Week 2 against the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' collapse starts well before fourth quarter this time

The Detroit Lions didn’t bother waiting until the fourth quarter to blow a double-digit lead this time

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Downgraded to out Williams (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Packers.

Impact Williams entered the weekend as questionable, but he's officially been downgraded. The Lions elevated Kevin Strong from the practice squad as depth, while John Penisini is expected to start at defensive tackle in this divisional matchup.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions put OG Dahl on IR, sign OG Wiggins off practice squad

The Detroit Lions will be without a starting offensive guard against Green Bay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable against Packers Williams (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Williams was limited all week in practice. The 30-year-old DT played 63 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 1, so his absence would hurt the Lions' run-stopping abilities. If he is ruled out Sunday, expect rookie sixth-rounder John Penisini to slot into a starting role.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hampered by shoulder Williams (shoulder) was limited during Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Williams played 41 of 65 defensive snaps (63 percent) in Week 1's loss to the Bears, and he may have picked up this shoulder injury in that time. There shouldn't be an immediate concern about his availability for Sunday's contest against the Packers since he's still on the field, but rookie John Penisini will be prepared to fill in if Williams can't go.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears, Lions hope to start strong after disappointing year

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions will kick off their seasons in the Motor City on Sunday, desperately hoping to bounce back from disappointment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions looking for big bounce-back season

The Detroit Lions are desperately hoping to bounce back from their worst season in a decade

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions get more help for defense, agree to terms with DT Nicholas Williams Defensive tackle Nicholas Williams, a seventh-round pick by the Steelers in 2013, has reached a 2-year, $10 million deal with the Detroit Li...

MARCH 17, 2020 • FREEP.COM

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AUGUST 7, 2015