James Smith-Williams - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Season cut short by injury In 10 games in 2024, Smith-Williams (lower leg) recorded 24 tackles (12 solo) including 1.0 sacks.

Impact Despite playing fewer games and fewer defensive snaps than in either season, Smith-Williams collected more tackles than he did in each of his last two campaigns. That he was more productive must have made it extra frustrating when he was knocked out of the last seven games of the year due to injuries. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR with leg injury The Falcons placed Smith-Williams (lower leg) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Smith-Williams appears to have aggravated a tibia injury during the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, per Flick. Smith-Williams will be required to sit for at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return is Week 16 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 22.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up Falcons rule out 8 players for Sunday's game vs. Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons will be missing eight players for their game against the Denver Broncos, including several starters on defense

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Officially out for Sunday Smith-Williams (lower leg) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Smith-Williams was expected to miss Sunday's matchup in Denver, and Friday's injury report confirmed it. Expect DeAngelo Malone to serve as Atlanta's top rotational outside linebacker while Smith-Williams is sidelined in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for Week 11 Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Smith-Williams (upper body) probably won't play Sunday at Denver, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Although it's not immediately clear when he picked it up, Smith-Williams is dealing with an upper body issue that looks like it's going to keep him out for at least one game. If he is sidelined, it could mean increased playing time for 2022 third-rounder DeAngelo Malone.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Teammates join James Smith-Williams, Lorenzo Carter to serve families farm-to-table meal Falcons teammates Lorenzo Carter and James Smith-Williams paired up for a good cause last Monday, treating families to a home-cooked meal.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' injury report: Tyler Allgeier full, James Smith-Williams limited Thursday FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday, according...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • AJC.COM

Getting looks in prominent role Smith-Williams has been getting first teams reps during training camp, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Smith-Williams signed with Atlanta in April after spending the first four years of his career in Washington. Originally considered a depth signing, after recording seven sacks in 55 career games, the Falcons seem to have higher expectations for the 27-year-old.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How James Smith-Williams could be used with the Falcons, and why a prominent role is 'not shocking' From the very beginning, the Falcons staff envisioned Smith-Williams as a "tweener" and now we're seeing that in training camp.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' James Smith-Williams working with the first-team defense FLOWERY BRANCH — Defensive end James Smith-Williams, one of the Falcons’ low-profile free-agent signings, has been getting some work with th...

JULY 30, 2024 • AJC.COM

James Smith-Williams, Washington Commanders, Defensive Line James Smith-Williams is a 6-4, 210-pound Outside Linebacker from Raleigh, NC.

APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Falcons sign DL James Smith-Williams The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent defensive lineman James Smith-Williams, the team announced Wednesday.Williams, 26, spent four seasons...

APRIL 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Falcons sign defensive end James Smith-Williams FLOWERY BRANCH -- Defensive end James Smith-Williams, formerly of the Commanders, signed a one-year deal with the Falcons on Monday, accordi...

APRIL 8, 2024 • AJC.COM

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logs DNP Smith-Williams (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith-Williams has remained sidelined since suffering the injury Week 10 against the Seahawks. The 26-year-old will likely need to practice Thursday in some capacity to put him on track to end his multi-week absence and play Sunday against the Rams.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Smith-Williams is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game in Seattle due to a hamstring injury.

Impact The severity of Smith-Williams' hamstring injury is uncertain at this time, but his status is up in the air. While he is out, Efe Obada and Andre Jones are candidates to fill in at defensive end.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Smith-Williams, Washington Commanders, Defensive Line James Smith-Williams is a 6-4, 210-pound Outside Linebacker from Raleigh, NC.

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Set to miss season finale Smith-Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 18 against Dallas, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Smith-Williams will miss a second straight game to end the 2022 season after sustaining a concussion in Week 16 versus the 49ers. Efe Obada will likely see an increase in usage on the defensive line in his absence Sunday.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with concussion Smith-Williams (concussion) is unavailable to play Sunday versus Cleveland, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Smith-Williams suffered a concussion against the 49ers in Week 16, failing to clear league head injury protocol in time to play this week. In his absence, Shaka Toney and Efe Obada could see slight increases in usage on the defensive line.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concussion confirmed Smith-Williams (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Smith-Williams was evaluated for a head injury during last week's loss to San Francisco and has since been diagnosed with a concussion. If the third-year defensive end doesn't return to practice Thursday, he'll have an uphill battle to be cleared for Sunday's matchup against Cleveland.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has concussion check Saturday Smith-Williams was evaluated for a head injury during Saturday's 37-20 loss at San Francisco.

Impact In the wake of the Commanders' Week 14 bye, Smith-Williams was reported to be in the concussion protocol, but he followed an LP/FP/FP practice regiment during Week 15 prep and didn't have a designation ahead of last Sunday's game against the Giants. He proceed to play 61 percent of the defensive snaps in that contest, and he manned his typical role this Saturday until he seemingly aggravated the head injury on his third-quarter sack of Brock Purdy. If he sustained another head injury, Smith-Williams may be in danger of sitting out Washington's next game on Sunday, Jan. 1 versus the Browns.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Smith-Williams remains in concussion protocols, but he's expected to return to practice Wednesday or Thursday, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.

Impact Smith-Williams could technically return to practice in limited fashion, even if he hasn't fully completed all the steps in the league's concussion protocols, so it's unclear how close he is to gaining clearance. If he can, he should suit up Sunday against the Giants.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amasses another sack Sunday Smith-Williams recorded four tackles (three solo) and one sack during Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Titans.

Impact Smith-Williams continues to see starting snaps on the Commanders' defensive line, as he logged his second sack of the 2022 campaign in Week 5 against Tennessee. He'll now prepare for a quick turnaround Thursday against the Bears.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 4 Smith-Williams doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Dallas, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Smith-Williams was sidelined for the team's Week 3 loss to the Eagles, but it appears he'll be a full-go for Week 4. Across his first two appearances this season, the 2020 seventh-round pick has recorded three tackles and one sack while filling in for Chase Young (knee), who started the season on the PUP list.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Sunday Smith-Williams (abdomen) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Smith-Williams landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to an abdomen issue and was deemed questionable for Week 3. He was unable to get a full practice in Friday and has ultimately been ruled out. Casey Toohill (concussion) is also out, so Washington heads into the divisional matchup with William Bradley-King as the only healthy defensive end behind Montez Sweat and Shaka Toney.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Banged-up Falcons rule out 8 players for Sunday's game vs. Broncos