EVAN WILLIAMS NEWS

Packers safety Evan Williams 'just doesn't get rattled' Key comments from Green Bay’s defensive and special teams coaches

AUGUST 11 • PACKERS.COM

Evan Williams on Nate Hobbs: 'I can't wait to see what he does for our defense' Green Bay Packers S Evan Williams spoke with the media after Thursday's training camp practice.

JULY 24 • PACKERS.COM

Matt LaFleur on Evan Williams: 'He's extremely intelligent' Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur spoke with the media after Wednesday's minicamp practice.

JUNE 11 • PACKERS.COM

Christian Watson's knee injury could cause Packers to try boosting receiving group in NFL draft

The likelihood that wide receiver Christian Watson will miss much of the upcoming season creates a dilemma for the Green Bay Packers as they make their draft plans

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Packers safety Evan Williams has 'a weapon in his brain' Rookie combined smarts with athleticism to make strong first impression

JANUARY 29 • PACKERS.COM

Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper, S Evan Williams named to PFWA All-Rookie team Rookies played key roles on Green Bay’s top-five defense

JANUARY 21 • PACKERS.COM

Starts six games as rookie Williams finished the 2024 season with 49 tackles (31 solo), three pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble across 13 regular-season contests.

Impact Selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Williams started six games as a rookie and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in Green Bay's wild-card playoff loss to the Eagles after missing the final three games of the regular season with a quadriceps injury. Williams should be viewed as the favorite to start alongside first-team All-Pro Xavier McKinney at safety in 2025.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Williams is 'really just grateful for the opportunities' Green Bay Packers S Evan Williams spoke with the media Monday about his rookie season, his development and what he's carrying into next year...

JANUARY 13 • PACKERS.COM

Will play in wild-card round Williams (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the Eagles, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Williams suffered a quadriceps injury in Week 15 against the Seahawks, which was severe enough for him to not play or practice over the final three weeks of the regular season. He managed to return to practice Wednesday and was a limited participant in all three sessions this past week, and he's done enough to be cleared to play Sunday. Williams and Xavier McKinney will serve as Green Bay's starting safeties while Javon Bullard and Kitan Oladapo operate as the backups due to Zayne Anderson (concussion) being inactive.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for wild-card round Williams (quadriceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Williams practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week for the first time since injuring his quadriceps in Green Bay's Week 15 win over the Seahawks, giving himself a chance to suit up for the wild-card round. The rookie safety from Oregon would be a significant addition to the Packers' defense, having recorded 49 total tackles, three passes defended, including one interception, and one forced fumble in 13 appearances this season. With Zayne Anderson (concussion) already ruled out, Kitan Oladapo is likely to serve as Green bay's top reserve safety and could start if Williams misses Sunday's contest. If Williams is cleared to play in the wild-card matchup, he's expected to start alongside first-team All-Pro Xavier McKinney as part of the Packers' top safety duo.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Williams 'Hoping to Be Back to My Hair-On-Fire Self' at Eagles GREEN BAY, Wis. – Rookie safety Evan Williams didn’t play at all on defense when the Green Bay Packers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in We...

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

Jeff Hafley: 'Great to have' Quay Walker and Evan Williams back at practice Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley spoke with the media ahead of the NFC Wild Card matchup vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

JANUARY 9 • PACKERS.COM

Evan Williams says defensive success against the Eagles 'just comes down to the details' Packers safety Evan Williams spoke with the media on Thursday looking ahead to the team's playoff matchup with the Eagles.

JANUARY 9 • PACKERS.COM

Back to work Williams (quadriceps) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Williams has been logging DNPs during practice and hasn't suited up since Week 15. His ability to start the week on the field, even in a limited capacity, should signal he's headed in the right direction. However, he may need to log a full practice on either Thursday or Friday to increase his likelihood of suiting up Sunday against the Eagles.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

NFL All-Rookie Team: Phenoms Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers headline our squad

Presenting the FOX Sports NFL All-Rookie Team, featuring a scene-stealing QB, record-setting pass-catchers and one player who was cut.

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Ruled out for Week 18 Williams (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Williams logged a trio of DNPs in practice this week and will miss his third straight game. The fourth-round rookie safety closes out the regular season with 49 tackles (31 solo), three pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble across 13 appearances, including six starts.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Williams (quadriceps) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams is unlikely to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bears due to a quadriceps injury that he suffered in practice leading up to the Packers' Week 16 win against the Saints, though he's expected to be back for the start of the playoffs. With Zayne Anderson (concussion) and Javon Bullard (ankle) also working through injuries, Kitan Oladapo could start at safety alongside Xavier McKinney in Week 18.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out for Sunday Williams (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Monday that Williams was unlikely to play for the remainder of the regular season after sustaining a quadriceps injury in practice, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup. Javon Bullard (ankle, questionable) could serve as Green Bay's top strong safety if active in Week 17. If not, Zayne Anderson is likely to fill in for Williams on Sunday.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt LaFleur provides injury updates for Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Jaire Alexander, Evan Williams after win over Saints Packers coach Matt LaFleur provided quick injury updates on running back Josh Jacobs, receiver Christian Watson and safety Evan Williams com...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Could be done for regular season Head coach Matt LaFleur said after Monday's 34-0 win over the Saints that Williams is going to be out of action for an extended period of time due to a quadriceps injury, Zach Jaco...

Impact Williams was a late addition to the Packers' injury report Saturday due to a quadriceps injury, which was severe enough for him to be inactive for Monday's game. LaFleur's comments after the game seems to indicate that Williams will be sidelined for the rest of the regular season, but there's hope that the rookie fourth-rounder will be available for the Packers' first playoff game. Zayne Anderson ended up starting at safety alongside Xavier McKinney on Monday and the former finished with three tackles (two solo) and an interception. Anderson figures to remain as Green Bay's starting safety for the last two games of the regular season due to Williams' injury.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive versus New Orleans Williams (quadriceps) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Saints.

Impact Williams was added to Green Bay's injury report over the weekend and will officially miss Week 16. Zayne Anderson is expected to benefit the most in terms of playing time with Williams sidelined.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive versus New Orleans Williams (quadriceps) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Saints.

Impact Williams was added to Green Bay's injury report over the weekend and will officially miss Week 16. Zayne Anderson is expected to benefit the most in terms of playing time with Williams sidelined.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up with injury Saturday Williams is questionable for Monday's game against the Saints with a quad injury.

Impact Williams did not appear on Green Bay's practice report Thursday or Friday before showing up as a limited participant Saturday. The rookie safety has quickly stepped into a significant role in the secondary this season, tallying 49 tackles and three passes defended over 13 appearances. With fellow rookie Javon Bullard (ankle) already ruled out, defensive backs Zayne Anderson and Keisean Nixon will likely step up into bigger roles if Williams ultimately ends up inactive.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up with injury Saturday Williams is questionable for Monday's game against the Saints with a quad injury.

Impact Williams did not appear on Green Bay's practice report Thursday or Friday before showing up as a limited participant Saturday. The rookie safety has quickly stepped into a significant role in the secondary this season, tallying 49 tackles and three passes defended over 13 appearances. With fellow rookie Javon Bullard (ankle) already ruled out, then defensive backs Zayne Anderson and Keisean Nixon will likely step up into bigger roles if Williams ultimately ends up inactive.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 15 Williams (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie safety from Oregon sustained a concussion in the Packers' Week 14 loss to the Lions, but he was able to practice in full both Thursday and Friday and has now cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, per Hodkiewicz. Williams has recorded 45 total tackles, three passes defended and one forced fumble through his first 12 games in the NFL. He's expected to serve as the Packers' top strong safety in Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE