Avery Williams - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go from Jets' practice squad The Jets cut Williams from the practice squad Tuesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.

Impact The move makes room on the Jets' practice squad for fellow wide receiver Trenton Irwin. Williams joined the Jets' practice squad Oct. 3 and was elevated for Week 5 loss to the Cowboys, when he returned five kickoffs for 133 yards and four punts for 41 yards across 12 snaps on special teams. Williams should garner interest from teams looking for another return option on special teams.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Release DL Leonard Taylor III Green & White Sign WR Trenton Irwin to Practice Squad, Release RB Avery Williams from P-Squad

OCTOBER 14 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Williams reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Williams played 12 snaps on special teams as a returner during Sunday's 40-6 loss against the Colts, and he made the most of his opportunity by logging 133 yards on five kick returns and 41 yards on four punt returns. It marked the first time Williams had been elevated to the Jets' active roster this season, and he could reprise his return role on special teams for Week 6 against the Broncos if Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) is unable to play.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Jets elevated Williams from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Williams will give the Jets another option on kickoff and punt returns after Isaiah Williams lost a fumble in the role last Monday night and was subsequently cut Saturday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jets waive wide receiver-kick returner Isaiah Williams after costly special teams mistakes

The New York Jets have waived wide receiver Isaiah Williams after he made two critical mistakes on special teams

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Joins Jets' practice squad Williams signed with the Jets' practice squad Friday.

Impact The 2021 fifth-round pick from Boise State was dropped by the Eagles' in late August after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster, but he's since found a new home with the Jets. Williams last appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Falcons in 2022, recording 22 carries for 109 yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jets running back Braelon Allen likely out 8 to 12 weeks with knee injury

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen faces an eight to 12-week recovery due to a knee injury, coach Aaron Glenn said

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Jets Sign RB Avery Williams to Practice Squad Green & White Release RB Lawrance Toafili

OCTOBER 3 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Dropped by Philadelphia Williams was released by the Eagles on Tuesday.

Impact Williams operated exclusively as a return-specialist during the preseason, returning two kickoffs for 49 yards, while also adding 26 yards on four punt returns. The wide receiver played in all 17 regular-season games over each of the last two seasons with the Falcons, and he will likely not have to wait long for another opportunity ahead of the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles urged to sign veteran RB who famously returned two kickoffs for TDs in same game | Sporting News The Eagles quietly bolstered their return game by signing Avery Williams, but another intriguing name could soon enter the mix. Nyheim Hines...

JULY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eagles Offseason Gadget Talk Rarely Pans Out Nick Sirianni recently discussed Avery Williams’ potential on offense.

APRIL 2 • SACBEE.COM

Nick Sirianni is excited about the addition of Avery Williams and his potential on offense Eagles' Nick Sirianni is excited about the addition of Avery Williams and what he can bring to special teams and as a change-of-pace back on...

APRIL 1 • USATODAY.COM

Eagles' New Special Teams Star Reveals 2025 Goal Avery Williams wasn’t on last year’s Super Bowl team with the Philadelphia Eagles.

MARCH 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Welcome to Philadelphia: Get to know Avery Williams The return specialist signed a one-year contract with the Eagles on Thursday.

MARCH 22 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles Sign 'Fearless' Return Specialist Avery Williams is expected to take Britain Covey’s spot as the lead returner for the Philadelphia Eagles.

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eagles, Avery Williams agree to terms on one-year deal The return specialist spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Falcons.

MARCH 15 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Bound for Philadelphia Williams signed a contract with the Eagles on Friday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams was limited to return duties with the Falcons in 2024, finishing the regular season with 408 kick return yards and 185 punt return yards across 17 games. He'll likely share those responsibilities with Cooper DeJean in Philadelphia, but Williams will have a chance to compete with Will Shipley and AJ Dillon for backup duties out of the backfield behind Saquon Barkley.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to return duties in 2024 Williams did not record a carry or target across 17 regular-season games in 2024, but he did finish with 408 kick return yards and 185 punt return yards.

Impact After sitting out the entire 2023 campaign due to a torn ACL in his knee, Williams was able to earn a spot on the Falcons' 53-man roster for the 2024 campaign. With the Falcons' backfield dominated by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, Williams was exclusively used on special teams as a returner on both kickoffs and punts, but he managed to record six tackles (two solo) while on coverage duties. Williams will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and should get plenty of interest from teams looking to add a return specialist who could also contribute out of the backfield.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited to special teams Williams played all 24 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings, bringing back one punt for an 11-yard return.

Impact The reserve running back logged 22 carries for Atlanta in 2022, but he's been deployed exclusively on special teams in 2024 with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier having both enjoyed good health this season. Williams has suited up in each of the Falcons' first 13 games and has gained 135 yards on 15 punt returns and 210 yards on 35 kickoff returns.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strictly special teams in Week 7 Williams brought back a kickoff for 21 yards and played all 23 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Though he's listed as a running back, Williams hasn't logged any touches out of the backfield since the 2022 season and is on the Falcons' roster solely due to his role a kickoff and punt returner. Until Sunday, Jase McClellan had been inactive as the Falcons' No. 4 running back, but the rookie sixth-round pick suited up against the Seahawks and ended up getting five carries in garbage time rather than Williams when Atlanta rested top backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier late in the game.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strictly special teams in Week 7 Williams brought back a kickoff for 21 yards and played all 23 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Though he's listed as a running back, Williams hasn't logged any touches out of the backfield since the 2022 season and is on the Falcons' roster solely due to his role as a kickoff and punt returner. Until Sunday, Jase McClellan had been inactive as the Falcons' No. 4 running back, but the rookie sixth-round pick suited up against the Seahawks and ended up getting five carries in garbage time, rather than Williams, when Atlanta rested top backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier late in the game.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Cut QB, Place Avery Williams on Injured Reserve Follow along with Falcon Report as we keep you up to date with all firings, hirings, and breaking news in the NFL

JUNE 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'Pretty Damn Good': Falcons' Avery Williams Enjoys Breakout Second Season After a storied college career, versatile Atlanta Falcons weapon Avery Williams found life difficult in his rookie season - but left no doub...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Falcons injury report: Updating status of Avery Williams, Feleipe Franks as Buccaneers practice prep continues Elijah Wilkinson remained limited on Thursday's participation report

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons injury report: Updating status of Avery Williams, Cordarrelle Patterson, Feleipe Franks as Buccaneers practice prep begins Elijah Wilkinson was also listed on Wednesday's participation report

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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Jets waive wide receiver-kick returner Isaiah Williams after costly special teams mistakes

Jets running back Braelon Allen likely out 8 to 12 weeks with knee injury