NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
PRESTON WILLIAMS
Preston Williams - November 19 ' Press Conference WR Preston Williams met with the media on November 19, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.
Held without a catch Williams failed to secure either of his two targets during Thursday's 22-10 win over the Ravens.
Impact Williams was at least active Thursday after having missed the Dolphins' previous two matchups for reasons unrelated to injury. However, it was Albert Wilson (4-87-0) and Isaiah Ford (4-84-0) who stepped in as replacements for DeVante Parker (shoulder) and Will Fuller (finger) alongside starter Jaylen Waddle. Coach Brian Flores said that Fuller has made recent recovery progress and could even return for Week 11, so it's possible that Williams' already-thin offensive opportunities could soon further decrease.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Thursday Coach Brian Flores said Monday that Williams will be available for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Williams has been listed as a healthy scratch in back-to-back games. In Week 8 versus the Bills, his absence was noted as disciplinary-related, but Flores said that wasn't the case for Week 9. Given the murky circumstances surrounding Williams' recent lack of availability, it's hard to estimate how significant a role he'll play Thursday, even with Will Fuller (finger) and DeVante Parker (shoulder) both out.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Surprise healthy scratch Week 9 Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Impact Williams was also a healthy inactive for the Dolphins' Week 8 loss to the Bills, but his absence from the lineup was attributed to a disciplinary matter. The third-year wideout was a full participant in practice this week, but he apparently isn't yet back in the good graces of the coaching staff, as he'll be in street clothes once again. With DeVante Parker (shoulder) heading to injured reserve Friday, the Dolphins will be left with receiver Jaylen Waddle, tight end Mike Gesicki and running back Myles Gaskin as their likely top options in the passing game.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Preston Williams - November 5 ' Press Conference WR Preston Williams met with the media on November 5, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Slated to practice this week Coach Brian Flores said Monday that Williams (coach's decision) will return to practice this week, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Impact Williams was held out of Sunday's loss to the Bills for disciplinary reasons, but it appears as though he'll be back in action for the team's Week 9 matchup against the Texans on Sunday. The 25-year-old has hauled in five of 12 targets for 67 yards across three appearances in 2021.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Flores says WR Preston Williams didn't travel to Buffalo for "disciplinary reasons" The WR did not travel with the team.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Bills wake up in second half to beat Dolphins 26-11
Josh Allen shook off the rust from a bye week off and a shaky first half to throw touchdown passes on consecutive second-half drives in leading the Buffalo Bills to a 26-11 win ove...OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benched due to discipline Williams (coach's decision) was ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Bills due to discipline, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact Williams didn't travel with the team to Buffalo and was ruled out Saturday, but the team revealed Sunday that his absence was due to discipline issues. Mack Hollins will likely operate as the Dolphins No. 3 wideout during their divisional matchup with the Bills.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Williams didn't travel with the team and won't play Sunday against Buffalo due to an unspecified reason, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact In addition to Williams, defensive back Sheldrick Redwine was abruptly ruled out from making the trip to Buffalo. With Williams sidelined for the Week 8 matchup, Mack Hollins is likely the next man up to join DeVante Parker (shoulder/hamstring) and Jaylen Waddle in three-receiver sets.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Preston Williams - October 29 ' Press Conference WR Preston Williams met with the media on October 29, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Rough outing vs. Falcons Williams caught one of four targets for five yard during Sunday's 30-28 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Williams returned to action Sunday after having missed time due to a groin injury, but he was inefficient with his targets to say the least. DeVante Parker (shoulder) and Will Fuller (groin) could both return to action soon, and when that happens Williams will stand to move back down to a depth role on offense.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Sunday Williams (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Impact Back from a one-game absence and suiting up for just the third time all season, Williams could immediately step back into a key role in Miami's pass-catching group. With DeVante Parker (hamstring) sidelined for a third straight contest, Jaylen Waddle is locked in as the team's top wideout, while tight end Mike Gesicki should also be heavily involved coming off a nine-catch outing Week 6. After those two, Williams could find himself next in line for targets over receivers Mack Hollins, Albert Wilson and Isaiah Ford, tight end Durham Smythe and running back Myles Gaskin.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oft-injured Dolphins receiver Preston Williams optimistic he's close to a breakthrough game Both DeVante Parker and Preston Williams participated in a full week’s worth of practices.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Miami Dolphins' Preston Williams feels 'good to be back.' Now he wants to contribute An injury can set Preston Williams back physically but certainly not mentally.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Questionable for Week 7 The Dolphins list Williams (groin) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact Limited in the first two practices of the week due to the groin issue, Williams apparently didn't do enough of the field Friday to head into the weekend without a designation. That said, the fact that he practiced in at least some capacity each of the last three days suggests that Williams is trending in the right direction for Sunday's game, after his injury prevented him from playing in the Week 6 loss to Jacksonville. DeVante Parker (shoulder/hamstring) is also listed as questionable, and if both he and Williams remain out or limited Sunday, Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki could handle expanded roles as pass catchers.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Preston Williams - October 22 ' Press Conference WR Preston Williams met with the media on October 22, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Reps capped for second straight day Williams (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The groin injury prevented Williams from playing in last week's loss to the Jaguars in London, but with consecutive limited practices to begin Week 7 prep, he's seemingly putting himself on a good path to suit up Sunday against the Falcons. DeVante Parker (hamstring/shoulder) was also limited for the second straight day, so Miami could have most of its key pass-catching options available this weekend with the exception of Will Fuller (finger), who remains on injured reserve.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited by groin issue Williams (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Since Williams' groin injury prevented him from playing in last week's loss to the Jaguars in London, he may need to upgrade to full participation in practice Thursday and/or Friday in order to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Falcons. If he suits up Sunday, Williams likely would step into a starting role at receiver with Will Fuller (finger) on injured reserve and DeVante Parker (shoulder/hamstring) looking iffy for the Week 7 matchup.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Titans' Henry, Packers' Adams among best bets to score
Some prominent players have fallen by the wayside in fantasy thus far, but we still have some fantasy stars who are more than likely to reach the end zone this weekOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tagovailoa to start, CBs Howard, Jones out for Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa will start but the Miami Dolphins will be without starting cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Byron Jones for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in LondonOCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CB Byron Jones, WR Preston Williams lead Dolphins inactives vs. Jaguars Dolphins are down both starting cornerbacks.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Won't play Sunday Williams (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Impact With Will Fuller (finger), DeVante Parker (shoulder/hamstring) and Williams all out, Jaylen Waddle is slated to head Miami's depleted Week 6 wideout corps, while Albert Wilson, Mack Hollins, Isaiah Ford and Kirk Merritt are candidates to see added opportunities Sunday in an offense that welcomes back QB Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) from IR.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with Parker out Williams (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact If Williams suits up, he could play a substantial role in the Dolphins offense with DeVante Parker (shoulder) already having been ruled out. Williams likely suffered the groin injury in practice this week and consequently was a limited participant both Thursday and Friday. Those relying on Parker in fantasy will need to set their alarms Sunday, as his game will kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in England.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to report with groin injury Williams was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact Williams didn't appear on the Dolphins' initial Week 6 injury report released Wednesday, so his addition to the report a day later could be an indication that he tweaked his groin during Thursday's session. After sitting out three of the Dolphins' first four games while working back from early season foot and knee issues, Williams appeared to have a breakthrough performance Week 5 against the Buccaneers, playing 73 percent of the offensive snaps while catching three of five targets for 60 yards. If Williams can move past his groin injury and gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, he should hold down a regular role in three-receiver sets.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
