Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Williams (foot) has been released by the organization with an injury settlement. This doesn't come as a surprise with James Conner (knee) expected to make his return this week. That means, Williams short lived time with the Cardinals is coming to an end. This season, Williams has totaled 43 yards on 11 carries and was held without a score. It's uncertain if the 31-year-old will get a chance elsewhere, but he's not expected to have fantasy value even he signs with another team.
Nov 10, 2023 9:18 AM EST
The Arizona Cardinals reverted running back Damien Williams (foot) to their practice squad on Monday, per the NFL's transaction report. Williams sustained a foot injury during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and did not return following his departure. The 31-year-old journeyman took a surprising amount of work in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams (nine touches for 44 yards) but has four touches for 11 yards across his latest two games. The Cardinals would have to sign Williams for him to be included on their active roster going forward, since they have promoted him from the practice squad three times this year. With James Conner (knee, IR) out for at least one more week, look for the re-emerging Emari Demercado to handle Arizona's lead-back role with Keaontay Ingram serving as a change-of-pace back in Week 9's dismal road matchup with the Cleveland Browns.
Oct 31, 2023 12:28 AM EST
Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Williams (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens. The 31-year-old would finish with just five yards off two carries and four yards off one catch if he doesn't return. But with Emari Demercado the primary rusher out of the backfield, Williams' status for the remainder of Week 8 won't impact fantasy managers much.
Oct 29, 2023 5:56 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Williams is officially active for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, fellow running back Tony Jones Jr. (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch. Although Williams, 31, will suit up, he'll merely fill a depth role behind Keaontay Ingram and Emari Demercado. Williams is not on the fantasy radar.
Oct 15, 2023 3:34 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Williams has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game versus the Los Angeles Rams, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. His promotion comes on the heels of an injury to James Conner (knee) that left the Cardinals with a backfield of Keaontay Ingram, Emari Demercado, and Tony Jones Jr. The 31-year-old hasn't played meaningful snaps since 2021 and could end up being a healthy scratch on Sunday. Regardless of his status, Williams does not have fantasy appeal in any format.
Oct 15, 2023 10:26 AM EST
The Arizona Cardinals signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams to their practice squad on Thursday. The Cardinals are looking for some more running back depth with Keaontay Ingram currently dealing with a neck injury. Ingram was inactive for the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, so rookie Emari Demercado was forced to serve as James Conner's backup. Williams played in only six games with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022 and had just two carries for two yards. His best season came in 2019 with the Chiefs when he had a career-high 111 rushing attempts for 498 yards and five touchdowns. The 31-year-old is a long shot to become fantasy relevant in the desert.
Oct 5, 2023 8:35 PM EST
The Las Vegas Raiders released running back Damien Williams on Tuesday now that Josh Jacobs is back with the team and signed for 2023, according to a source. Behind last year's rushing leader in Jacobs, the Raiders are going to enter Week 1 against the division-rival Denver Broncos with Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden in their running back room. The 31-year-old Williams only saw two carries in one game with the Atlanta Falcons last year, giving him 42 rushing attempts for 166 yards and two touchdowns in the last two years in Atlanta and Chicago. Williams' best season came in 2019 with the Kansas City Chiefs, when he had a career-high 498 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 111 carries over 11 regular season games (six starts).
Aug 29, 2023 8:27 PM EST
Williams received a tryout with the Raiders on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Aug 1, 2023 2:34 PM EST
The Falcons waived Williams (ribs) from injured reserve Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Dec 12, 2022 1:27 PM EST
Williams (ribs) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Sep 17, 2022 1:25 PM EST
Williams (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Sep 16, 2022 10:01 AM EST
Williams (ribs) wasn't present at the media portion of Friday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Sep 16, 2022 8:23 AM EST
Williams (ribs) didn't practice Thursday, Ashton Edmunds of the Falcons' official site reports.
Sep 15, 2022 2:25 PM EST
Williams (ribs) was held out of practice Wednesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
Sep 14, 2022 1:58 PM EST
Williams is dealing with a rib soreness injury suffered in Sunday's season-opening loss to the Saints, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Sep 12, 2022 4:01 PM EST
Williams rushed twice for two yards during Sunday's 27-26 loss to the Saints.
Sep 12, 2022 8:22 AM EST
Williams (ribs) returned to Sunday's game against the Saints, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Sep 11, 2022 12:42 PM EST
Williams suffered a rib injury during Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Sep 11, 2022 10:29 AM EST
Williams is listed as the No. 2 running back on the Falcons' unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 1, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
Sep 7, 2022 10:07 AM EST
As Week 1 approaches, Williams is part of a Falcons backfield that also includes Cordarrelle Patterson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams.
Sep 5, 2022 10:53 AM EST
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