Garrett Williams - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Off PUP list Williams (Achilles) was activated from the PUP list by the Cardinals on Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams tore his Achilles in December of last season and began training camp on the active/PUP list. Now that he's healthy again, the cornerback should be able to resume the starting role that he played for 10 games a year ago, when he recorded 46 tackles (25 solo), five pass breakups, including an interception, and a forced fumble.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Williams' Return From Injury Gives Cardinals Boost at the Right Time The Arizona Cardinals can't wait to get one of their best cornerbacks back on the field.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Cardinals activate CB Garrett Williams from PUP list just 8 months after he tore an Achilles tendon

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday, and it's possible that the fourth-year player will be ready for...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jacoby Brissett Practices With Arizona Cardinals Despite Contract Uncertainty

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett participated in Thursday's workout after a quiet offseason due to contract uncertainty.

JULY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Jacoby Brissett Practices With Arizona Cardinals Despite Contract Uncertainty

Placed on PUP list Williams (Achilles) was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams tore his Achilles in December of 2025 and was not expected to be ready for training camp. The linebacker has a chance to return for the Cardinals' season opener against the Chargers and may be able to participate in the preseason. For now, the 25-year-old is still working through the recovery process.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Williams In Line For Surprising Return, Kaleb Proctor Sidelined With Knee Injury Cornerback tore Achilles in Week 16; rookie DL tore meniscus

JUNE 10 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Returning for Week 1? Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters Wednesday that Williams (Achilles) could return for the Cardinals' regular-season opener, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Williams, who tore his Achilles in late December of 2025, is progressing better than expected and now has a chance to return for Arizona's Week 1 matchup against the Chargers on Sep. 13. The fourth-year pro from Syracuse was a crucial part of the Cardinals' secondary in 2025, recording 46 total tackles, five passes defensed, including one interception, and one forced fumble across just 10 contests.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Torn Achilles confirmed Williams tore his Achilles in Week 16 against Atlanta, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This confirms the initial fear after Williams had to be carted off the field Sunday versus the Falcons. Williams was placed on IR on Tuesday and now faces a lengthy recovery. Kei'Trel Clark may move into a starting cornerback role for the final two games of the regular season.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Cardinals placed Williams (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Williams is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Falcons, requiring a cart to the locker room in the first quarter. A third-round pick in the 2023 Draft, Williams developed into a starting cornerback for Arizona and started all 10 games in which he appeared this season, recording 46 tackles (25 solo), five pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latest batch of Cardinals injuries could have long-lasting effects

The Arizona Cardinals’ current season has been so rough that it might even be affecting the next one

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Walter Nolen III, Garrett Williams Suffer Season-Ending Injuries Gannon says defensive starters will be placed on Injured Reserve

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Likely sustained torn Achilles Williams is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Williams was carted off the field after suffering a non-contact injury in the first quarter of Sunday's loss. The third-year pro from Syracuse has appeared in 26 games and made 21 starts for the Cardinals over the last two seasons, recording 104 total tackles, 14 passes defensed, including three interceptions, and two forced fumbles. While he's sidelined, expect Kei'Trel Clark to operate as Arizona's top slot corner.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bijan Robinson leads Falcons to 2nd straight win, 26-19 over woeful Cardinals

The Atlanta Falcons have won their second straight game

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals injury luck hits all time low in the third quarter The Cardinals have already seen injuries to Josh Sweat, Garrett Williams, and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson on defense, but to say that this is on...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Hurts Achilles, ruled out Week 16 Williams has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's game against Atlanta due to an Achilles injury.

Impact Williams went down with a non-contact injury in the first quarter. He had to be carted off the field, so he may be dealing with a serious injury. Jaden Davis is seeing work on defense following Williams' exit.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Locker Room vs JAX - Garrett Williams, Greg Dortch And Jonathan Gannon React To 27-24 Loss

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

The Cardinals Locker Room Show - Garrett Williams, Greg Dortch And Jonathan Gannon React To The 27-24 Overtime Loss To Jaguars Dave Pasch and A.Q. Shipley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 27-24 loss in overtime to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12 at State...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Missed opportunities cost Cardinals in 27-24 overtime loss to Jaguars

The Arizona Cardinals responded the way coach Jonathan Gannon hoped they would following two blowout losses

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Lawrence throws 3 TD passes, Little kicks 52-yard FG in OT as Jaguars beat Cardinals 27-24

Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, Cam Little kicked a 52-yard field goal in overtime and the Jacksonville Jaguars overcame a turnover-filled performance to beat the Ari...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. Jacksonville Williams (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams had his practice reps limited during Week 12 prep due to an ankle injury, but he has been given the green light to play in Sunday's home contest. The third-year corner has logged 13 tackles (seven solo), two pass defenses and a forced fumble over his last three games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag for Week 12 Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Williams was limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, and his status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Cardinals announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Williams and Will Johnson (back/hip) are both listed as questionable, and if one or both were to be sidelined, the Cardinals would turn to Kei'Trel Clark and Denzel Burke to take on more responsibility in the secondary.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by ankle injury Williams (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Williams sustained an ankle injury during the third quarter of the Cardinals' Week 11 loss to the 49ers, which prevented him from returning to the game. His ability to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue. Williams would an avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's game against the Jaguars if he were to upgrade his practice participation over the next two days.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Cardinals are losing games and losing the discipline they had built under Jonathan Gannon

The Arizona Cardinals are searching for answers after a second straight embarrassing loss to an NFC West rival

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Brock Purdy throws 3 TDs in return from toe injury, 49ers cruise to 41-22 win over sloppy Cardinals

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in his return from a toe injury, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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