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Involved as return man Williams returned two kickoffs for 40 yards and added an 11-yard punt return in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Bills.

Impact Williams immediately jumped into a prominent role on special teams after signing with the Jets on Wednesday following the team's move to waive previous punt returner Xavier Gipson. Isaiah Davis had five kickoff returns, but Williams was the only player to return a punt for the Jets. Williams is unlikely to see much involvement on offense, even once he grows more familiar with his new surroundings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Involved as return man Williams returned two kickoffs for 40 yards and added an 11-yard punt return in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Bills.

Impact Williams immediately jumped into a prominent role on special teams after signing with the Jets on Wednesday following the team's move to waiver previous punt returner Xavier Gipson. Isaiah Davis had five kickoff returns, but Williams was the only player to return a punt for the Jets. Williams is unlikely to see much involvement on offense, even once he grows more familiar with his new surroundings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Picked up by Gang Green Williams signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The second-year wideout spent time with the Bengals and Lions in 2024, catching two of his three targets for six yards and recording 169 kick-return yards over eight total appearances. With New York waiving Xavier Gipson on Wednesday and Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) potentially sidelined, Williams could be elevated for the Jets' Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins, likely serving as the team's top kick returner.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Sticks with Bengals organization Williams signed with Cincinnati's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Williams failed to win a roster spot with the Bengals in 2025 after suiting up for six regular-season games with them in 2024, as well as two with Detroit. He'll likely remain on the practice squad barring an injury to return man Charlie Jones.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to waivers The Bengals waived Williams on Tuesday.

Impact Williams played eight games as an undrafted rookie last season but mostly worked as a returner, but he couldn't secure the job in Cincinnati with Charlie Jones on board. If he clears waivers, Williams will likely seek a practice-squad role.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works mostly as returner in 2024 Williams caught two of three targets for six yards over eight regular-season games in 2024. He added 169 yards on five kick returns and 93 yards on 11 punt returns.

Impact Considering that he went unselected in last year's NFL Draft, Williams did pretty well for himself by seeing action in eight contests. Two of those came with Detroit, with the remainder coming with Cincinnati after the Bengals claimed him off waivers in early November. Williams isn't slated to reach free agency until 2027, so he should compete for a depth wideout role with the ability to contribute in the return game again next season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming to Cincinnati The Bengals claimed Williams off waivers Friday.

Impact Williams, an undrafted rookie from Illinois, appeared in two games with the Lions before being waived Thursday, catching two of his three targets for six yards across just eight offensive snaps. He'll likely serve as a depth piece in Cincinnati's wide receiver room as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Detroit The Lions waived Williams on Thursday.

Impact With Jameson Williams due back from his two-game suspension this week, Williams is the odd man out in Detroit's wide receiver room. In two appearances this season, Williams caught two passes for six yards on three targets. He's a candidate to land on the Lions' practice squad if he clears waivers.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact The wide receiver missed the last two games with an abdomen injury but was not listed on the injury report as recently as Thursday. Williams has yet to appear in a game this season. The Illinois product signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent in May.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears injury report Williams (abdomen) was not listed on the Lions' injury report Thursday.

Impact Williams was yet to appear in a regular-season game, and he missed the Lions' last two contests due to an abdomen injury. He now appears to be past the issue, and the 23-year-old rookie wide receiver will look to make his NFL debut against the Seahawks on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Week 3 Williams (abdomen) has been deemed questionable to play Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Williams didn't play Week 2 against the Buccaneers due to an abdominal issue, and the injury kept him limited in all three of the Lions' practices this week. As such, he seems to be a true question mark for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals. Even if Williams is cleared to play Week 3, he isn't likely to see much (if any) work on offense since he's at the bottom of Detroit's wideout depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Williams (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact It appears Williams is still nursing the abdomen injury that held him out of the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. The rookie from Illinois' NFL debut could be put on hold again if he's not past this abdomen issue by the time of Sunday's contest. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a better indication of his availability for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 2 Williams (abdomen) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact The rookie wideout from Illinois popped up on the Lions' injury report Thursday with an abdomen issue, and after logging a DNP on Friday, he's been ruled out for Week 2. As of now, the only wide receivers on the Lions' active roster without injury designations are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Williams (abdomen) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice report.

Impact Williams practiced in full Wednesday, so this is a step backward for the Illinois product. He'll have an opportunity to ramp back up his activity level Friday, which should give a clear picture of his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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