SAM WILLIAMS NEWS

Suspension lifted The NFL lifted Williams' (knee) suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Williams' three-game suspension without pay was cut short Monday, as the NFL lifted it after just two contests. However, the third-year pro from Ole Miss will remain on injured reserve and be sidelined for the rest of the year after tearing his ACL in training camp.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys DE Sam Williams suspended 3 games for violating NFL's personal conduct policy

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams has been suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy

OCTOBER 28

Handed down suspension Williams (knee) was suspended Monday for three games without pay for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams is already on IR and out for the season due to a torn ACL suffered during training camp. However, he'll still officially move to the league's reserve/suspended list and lose three games' worth of salary due to the suspension.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Cowboys placed Williams (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams tore the ACL in his left knee July 28, and the 2022 second-round pick will shift his focus on recovering from his surgical procedure. With Williams out for the 2023 season, the Cowboys signed Al-Quadin Muhammad and Shaka Toney to compete with Tyrus Wheat, Marshawn Kneeland, Durrell Johnson and Viliami Fehoko for backup spots at defensive end behind starters Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with typical ACL injury Williams (knee) sustained a straightforward ACL tear Sunday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Impact Williams is "very disappointed" after suffering the injury, having high hopes for the 2024 campaign. The defensive lineman will undergo surgery performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, and NFL players typically recover from the procedure within nine to 12 months. Williams will now focus on being ready for training camp next summer.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys DE Sam Williams injures knee, needs season-ending surgery

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams suffered torn ligaments in his left knee while taking part in special teams drills and will need s...

JULY 29

Suffers season-ending injury Williams (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his left knee Sunday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams will have his 2024 campaign end before it can even begin, suffering the season-ending injury prior to his third year in the NFL. The 25-year-old was set to step into a primary role on the Cowboys' defensive line, but he'll now be forced to shift his focus to recovering from the ACL injury in anticipation of training camp next season. With Williams done for the year, rookie Marshawn Kneeland may be thrust into a substantial workload in his place.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Feared to have torn ACL Williams, who was carted off the field during practice Sunday, is feared to have torn his ACL and will have an MRI to confirm, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact It's a brutal blow for Williams, who was expected to see an increased role at edge rusher behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons after Dorance Armstrong signed with the Commanders in free agency. If the MRI confirms a torn ACL, Williams will shift his focus on recovery and returning healthy for the beginning of the 2025 season. 2024 second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland figures to be the next man up to take over Williams' backup role at edge rusher, while Tyrus Wheat and Viliami Fehoko will compete for a depth spot at that position.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off field Sunday Williams was carted off the field after injuring his left knee during practice Sunday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Impact Williams went down in a lot of pain after coming off a block during a drill, and after staying on the ground for several minutes, he was eventually helped onto a cart by teammates and medical staff. It looks to be a brutal blow for Williams, who showed improvement in his second year in the NFL as he finished 2023 with 26 tackles (15 solo), including 4.5 sacks, and one forced fumble while playing all 17 regular-season games. The 2022 second-round pick out of Ole Miss was set to provide crucial depth at edge rusher behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons after Dorance Armstrong signed with the Commanders in free agency.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 29

Tallies sack in loss to Eagles Williams recorded three tackles (two solo), one sack and one forced fumble during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Williams played just 19 percent of defensive snaps during Sunday's narrow divisional loss, his second-lowest snap share of the season, but he nonetheless made an impact with a sack of Jalen Hurts in the first quarter. Though Hurts managed to recover his own fumble, Williams was able to showcase a spark and could begin pushing for an increased rotational role. The 2022 second-round pick's next chance to make an impact will come Week 10 versus the Giants.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' Sam Williams arrested on controlled substance, weapon charges

The Cowboys decline to comment beyond saying they are aware of defensive end's arrest, his second of the year.

AUGUST 23, 2023

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MAY 30, 2023

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MARCH 8, 2023

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JANUARY 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

No injury designation for Week 17 Williams doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's matchup against the Titans, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Impact Williams missed the team's Week 16 win over Philadelphia due to neck stiffness and a few cuts on his face stemming from a car accident last Thursday. However, he said Monday that he expected to play Thursday, and he's officially been cleared for game action. Across 13 appearances, the rookie second-round pick has totaled 20 tackles and three sacks while playing a rotational role in Dallas secondary.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line to play Thursday Williams expects to suit up Thursday against the Titans after he suffered a few facial lacerations from a car accident Dec. 22, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Although Williams missed Saturday's game versus Philadelphia due to both neck stiffness and a few cuts on his face he sustained in a car accident last Thursday, it's since been revealed that he didn't suffer a concussion and now anticipates playing Week 17 in Tennessee. The rookie is slated to continue operating in his usual rotational role on Dallas' defensive line.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out after car accident Williams won't be available for Saturday's game against the Eagles due to a concussion and a strained neck, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Williams suffered the pair of injuries when he was involved in a vehicle collision Thursday. Considering the fact that the Cowboys play the Titans on Thursday night in Week 17, Williams looks like he could be in line to miss two games due to the injuries. In Williams' absence, Dante Fowler and Takkarist McKinley could see added opportunities in the Cowboys' defensive-end rotation.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm OK!' Cowboys Car Wreck Video: Rookie OUT vs. Eagles? The Cowboys have yet to clear Sam Williams for the weekend’s game, team owner Jerry Jones saying that Williams’ status is dependent on the “...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Full participant Wednesday Williams (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams missed Dallas' Week 8 win over the Bears, but he appears to have regained health during the Cowboys' Week 9 bye. His return to practice indicates that Williams is on track to suit up Sunday in Green Bay.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Williams (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Bears, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Williams was considered questionable after not being able to practice until Friday this week. In his absence, Dante Fowler and Chauncey Golston will likely see extra opportunity.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks might be for real; Bucs offense is broken: NFL notes and analysis

How impressive has the Seattle offense been? What's going on with Tampa Bay? A former NFL scout takes you around the league.

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Opens sack account in Sunday's win Williams recorded two sacks among his three tackles in Sunday's win over the Lions.

Impact While Micah Parsons (who also picked up his seventh sack of the season Sunday) and DeMarcus Lawrence get most of the attention in the Cowboys' pass rush, Williams is increasingly coming on as the rookie gets acclimated to the NFL. His two sacks of Jared Goff were the first of his career, and on the second one he also forced and recovered a fumble, setting Dallas up for their final touchdown of the game late in the fourth quarter. With offensive lines forced to focus on the disruptive Parsons, Williams could emerge as a deep-league IDP asset in the second half of the season.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL rookie award predictions: Scouting and analyzing a deep group

Not since 2001 have the Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year both been selected outside the first round. That could change this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Cowboys' Micah Parsons reminds Chargers why he's so hard to stop

Micah Parsons dominated joint practice with L.A. on Wednesday, reminiscent of his breakout game last season, David Helman writes.

AUGUST 18, 2022