MARCH 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
P.J. WILLIAMS
Saints 2022 Year-In-Review: P.J. Williams A look back at the 2022-23 season of New Orleans defensive back P.J. Williams as he enters free agency for the fifth straight year.
Saints 2022 Year-In-Review: P.J. Williams A look back at the 2022-23 season of New Orleans defensive back P.J. Williams as he enters free agency for the fifth straight year.
MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Saints 2022 Year-In-Review: P.J. Williams A look back at the 2022-23 season of New Orleans defensive back P.J. Williams as he enters free agency for the fifth straight year.
MARCH 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Will play Week 16 Williams (knee) has been ruled active ahead of Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Williams will suit up on game day for the first time since going down with a knee injury against Tampa Bay in Week 12. The versatile defensive back has played multiple spots in the Saints' banged-up secondary this season. With top cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) and starting strong safety Marcus Maye (knee) both inactive versus the Browns, Williams should be in line for a very prominent workload Week 16.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Williams failed to make substanial progress during the team's Week 14 bye and will remain sidelined for a second straight game due to a knee injury he suffered on the first defensive snap of Week 12. In his absence, Bradley Roby and Alontae Taylor are candidates for increased snaps in the slot, though Taylor may have to operate as a starter again if Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) remains out.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' Allen doesn't see latest loss sparking major changes
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Saints allow 2 late TDs in frustrating 17-16 loss to Bucs
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Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16
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All-Pro Wirfs, 3 Bucs defensive starters out against Saints
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Won't play Monday night Williams (knee) is listed as out for Monday's game at Tampa Bay, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Williams was forced out of New Orleans' loss at San Francisco in Week 12 early with a knee injury, and he'll now have to miss at least one game as he recovers. The Saints will probably need to lean more heavily on starters Tyrann Mathieu and Marcus Maye at safety in Williams' absence.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Allen wants Saints focused more on execution than standings
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49ers top Saints 13-0, first to blank New Orleans since 2001
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Forced out with injury Williams (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Impact Williams recorded one tackle before exiting, and he was seen heading to the locker room early in the first half, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. With the veteran safety's return up in the air, expect Daniel Sorensen and Justin Evans to step up into bigger roles against San Francisco.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 11 tackles in start Williams recorded 11 tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Williams notched a team high in tackles while starting in place of injured strong safety Marcus Maye (abdomen). The 29-year-old also lined up on 100 percent of New Orleans' defensive snaps for the second time this season, and he now has 22 tackles (15 solo) and two passes defended over six games. Williams has played multiple positions over seven seasons in the Saints' secondary, so this versatility should continue to net him consistent playing time moving forward.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to start Sunday Williams is expected to start Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh in the absence of Marcus Maye (abdomen), Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Williams played just nine defensive snaps during Week 9, which was his first action since Week 4, but the veteran cornerback will be thrust into an expanded role with Maye out. In his only other start this season (Week 3), Williams recorded six tackles and two pass defenses while playing every defensive snap for New Orleans.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Sunday Williams (illness) is active Sunday against the Steelers.
Impact Williams popped up on the injury report Friday after not being able to practice due to the illness. He'll help bolster to team's depth at secondary against Pittsburgh.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Williams (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Williams was a full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was unable to practice Friday due to his illness. If he's unavailable in Week 10, Chris Harris and Alontae Taylor should see increased work.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to action Williams (quadriceps) is active Monday against the Ravens.
Impact Williams will see his first action since Week 4 against the Vikings, and he's fresh off injured reserve, having just been added back to the 53-man roster Monday. His return should be a boon for the Saints secondary, as Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) will remain out.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured reserve The Saints activated Williams (quadriceps) from injured reserve Monday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Williams suffered a quadriceps injury during Week 5 prep and was placed on IR. He was designated to return Thursday, and after being added to the 53-man roster, he's in line to return to action Monday against the Ravens, though his official status won't be known until New Orleans releases its inactives list.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saints Designate S P.J. Williams for Return New Orleans seems poised to get a veteran defender back in the secondary.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Designated to return The Saints designated Williams (quadriceps) to return to practice from IR on Thursday.
Impact Williams landed on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury ahead of New Orleans' Week 5 contest against the Seahawks. Now, the 30-year-old defensive back will have a 21-day window to practice before the Saints have to restore him to the active roster, or else he'll revert to IR for the rest of the season. Williams was emerging into a prominent role in the team's secondary before landing on IR, and his first opportunity to play again will come in Monday's matchup versus Baltimore.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on IR The Saints placed Williams (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Williams had already been ruled out for Week 5 due to the quadriceps issue, but he'll now be forced to miss at least four games after landing on injured reserve. In his absence, veteran cornerback Chris Harris has been elevated to the active roster, though he'll likely serve a depth role behind Paulson Adebo, Bradley Roby and Marshon Lattimore.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' Allen expects Dalton to start at QB vs. Seattle
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Won't play Sunday Williams (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Williams didn't practice all week, so his status for Sunday doesn't come as a surprise. While the Saints' top three cornerbacks -- Marshon Lattimore, Paulson Adebo and Bradley Roby -- are healthy, New Orleans will have limited depth in its secondary for Sunday's matchup against DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saints safety Maye arrested in 'road rage' incident
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