Duke Williams - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Settles out of Buffalo Williams (hamstring) has been removed from injured reserve after coming to an injury settlement with the Bills, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact One would think a hamstring injury wasn't going to sideline Williams an entire season, so this gives him a chance to look for work elsewhere after not really having a spot in a deep Bills receiving corps.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flips over to IR Williams (hamstring) has cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact Williams didn't have much of a role for the team last year with just four offensive snaps in the regular season, and he'll now spend the 2021 campaign on the shelf unless he works out an injury settlement with the team.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wide receiver Duke Williams loses NFL roster spot The Buffalo Bills waived the former Auburn pass-catcher with an injury designation.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • AL.COM

Let go by Buffalo Williams (hamstring) was waived with an injury designation by the Bills on Monday.

Impact The 29-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during practice back on Aug. 10, and he's now been waived as he continues to deal with the issue. Williams will revert to Buffalo's injured reserve if he goes through the waiver wire unclaimed.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills release receiver Duke Williams because of an injury

Duke Williams’ three-year bid to restart his career in Buffalo is over after the Bills released the receiver by waiving him because of an injury

AUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Suffers hammy injury Williams exited Tuesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact Williams has likely gotten passed by camp star Jake Kumerow in the race for the final receiver spot in the last few weeks, and with others perhaps also ahead of him, he can't afford to miss much camp time or preseason action. He likely sits somewhere between 8-10 on the WR depth chart at this moment.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Fairburn: Zack Moss and Duke Williams were added to the... - The Athletic Zack Moss and Duke Williams were added to the Bills’ injury report with hamstring injuries today.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JUNE 25, 2021 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Signs reserve/future contract Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on Tuesday.

Impact Williams only played in one contest for the Bills last season, logging four snaps in a Week 7 win over the Jets. The wideout bounced back and forth between the active roster and practice squad throughout the year and will now get a chance to remain with the team for offseason activities.

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to practice roster Williams reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact Williams was elevated to the active roster for Saturday's wild-card game against the Colts, but he was ultimately a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old will rejoin fellow wideouts Kenny Stills and Tanner Gentry on the practice squad.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Saturday Williams (coach's decision) will not play in Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Colts.

Impact While Williams was recently brought up from the practice squad, the Bills have decided to sit him out for the wild-card round. The receiver is yet to see a single target this season as he has only played in one game throughout the 2020 campaign.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Bills elevate Duke Williams from practice squad with injuries at WR The Buffalo Bills called up Duke Williams from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game. The Buffalo Bills announced their injury report...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Former Edmonton star Duke Williams promoted to Bills’ active roster for playoff game ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Former Edmonton Football Team star wide receiver Duke Williams has been elevated to the Buffalo Bills' active roster fo...

JANUARY 8, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Bills elevate WR Duke Williams, OL Jordan Devey from practice squad vs. Colts Williams hasn't played since playoff loss against Houston Texans last season

JANUARY 8, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Called up from practice squad Williams was elevated from Buffalo's practice squad Friday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Brown notes that whether Williams will be active in the wild-card round against the Colts on Saturday likely hinges on the status of fellow Bills wide receivers Stefon Diggs (oblique) and Cole Beasley (knee), who are both listed as questionable. Williams dressed for only one game in the regular season and didn't record a catch.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills elevate Duke Williams and Jordan Devey for Saturday's Wild Card playoff game The Bills elevated two players for Saturday's playoff game.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Relegated to practice squad Williams reverted to Buffalo's practice squad after suiting up in the Bills' 18-10 win against the Jets on Sunday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The 27-year-old was called up for the Bills' Week 7 road trip to MetLife Stadium, but he's been sent back down to the practice squad after fielding just four offensive snaps. John Brown (knee) was inactive for the game, allowing Williams the chance to dress, but Josh Allen leaned on his most trusted weapons Cole Beasley and Stefon Diggs in what was a closely contested affair throughout.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevates from practice squad The Bills elevated Williams to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Williams entered the league in 2016 and didn't make his NFL debut until 2019, when he played four games, recording 12 receptions for 166 yards and a touchdown. With John Brown (knee) sidelined for Sunday's game versus the Jets, Williams will add depth. He's lined up as the No. 6 wide receiver in the pecking order, but he could handle some garbage time reps if the game gets out of hand early.

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Circles back to practice squad Williams has been added to the Bills' practice squad after being cut Saturday.

Impact The Bills like the size and athleticism Williams brings to the wideout position, but in the end he was eked out by a couple of talented rookies for a depth spot. The team will have no problem calling him up if anyone gets hurt in 2020 after he shined at times of need in 2019.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Bills Buffalo waived Williams on Saturday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams appeared in four games with the Bills last season, across which span he caught 12 of 19 targets for 166 yards and a score. He'll look to resurface in a depth capacity elsewhere.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On COVID-19 list Williams was placed on the Bills' reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact It has not been confirmed whether Williams has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in close contact with an infected person or persons. Once he's cleared of any virus implications, he's set to compete for a depth spot at wide receiver, a challenge that got a bit more difficult when the team traded for Stefon Diggs this offseason.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

91 Bills scouting reports in 91 days: Wide receiver Duke Williams Despite a prominent role at 2019’s end, Williams needs a strong camp for the same opportunity in 2020

JUNE 19, 2020 • BUFFALORUMBLINGS.COM

Angle for playing time Offensive coordinator cited Davis' size as an asset this week as something the team hopes to put to good use this season, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. "They're b...

Impact The team's top three receiving spots are spoken for between Stefon Diggs, John Brown and Cole Beasley, but beyond that, the No. 4 role is completely up for grabs. Davis was considered a nice snag in the fourth round and seems to be impressing the team's coaching staff with his habits, as much as a new player is able to do in a virtual setting. He'll have a good shot at snagging that role while competing with Isaiah McKenzie, Duke Williams, Robert Foster, Hodgins and others, though a full camp around the pandemic issues would certainly benefit the two rookies more than their more experienced teammates.

JUNE 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receiver Duke Williams revives career with Bills

Buffalo Bills receiver Duke Williams went from giving up football three years ago to scoring decisive touchdown in NFL debut as a 26-year-ol...

OCTOBER 14, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

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Bills release receiver Duke Williams because of an injury

Receiver Duke Williams revives career with Bills