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Goes to IR The Titans placed Williams (groin) on injured reserve Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact In a corresponding transaction, Tennessee activated linebacker Dorian Mausi from injured reserve. Williams won't be able to return to game action until Week 14 against the Lions at the earliest. In the meantime, Mausi figures to assume the small role Williams was occupying.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robert Saleh sees a 'step' from Cam Ward. The Titans still hit the bye at 1-7

Robert Saleh has never hid his belief that Cam Ward will be the quarterback the Tennessee Titans hoped the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft would be

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Joe Burrow throws 5 TD passes, then runs for score in OT as Bengals rally for 43-36 win over Titans

Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes in regulation and then scrambled untouched for a 9-yard score in overtime as the Cincinnati Bengals rallied for a 43-36 victory over the Tenn...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Won't return due to groin injury Williams (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Williams has mostly worked on special teams this season, but his absence means the Titans will have less depth at linebacker for the rest of Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Community Tuesday | Looby Community Center James Williams Sr. and Terrell Burgess spent time with kids from the Metro Parks after-school program, playing games and enjoying an afterno...

OCTOBER 21 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans use special teams plays and defense to rally past Colts 26-20 for 1st win of the season

The Tennessee Titans used a 58-yard punt return to set up their first touchdown, returned a blocked punt for another score and got a 49-yard field goal from Joey Slye with 2:03 to...

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Full participant Wednesday Williams (elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Williams was inactive for the Titans' 24-20 loss to the Eagles in Week 3 due to an elbow injury. The linebacker has recovered from the issue and should be all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Giants after a full week of practice.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive versus Philadelphia Williams (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact It's unknown when Williams may have sustained the elbow injury, though it may have occurred during the 23-10 loss to the Jets in Week 1. He was limited in practice during the week and was listed as questionable heading into the meeting with Philadelphia. However, the 23-year-old won't be out there in Week 2, meaning Owen Pappoe is projected to take on an expanded role.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to elbow injury Williams (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact Williams may have picked up the injury during the Titans' Week 1 loss to the Jets, when he logged one assisted tackle while contributing on both special teams and defense. His injury limited his participation in all three practice sessions, and his status for Sunday's contest may not be officially known until Tennessee announces its list of inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET. Owen Pappoe would be in line for an expanded role on defense if Williams is not cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffery Simmons: Titans' defensive front must play better after loss to the Jets

The stat sheet showed Geno Smith was mistaken about the Tennessee Titans not touching the Jets quarterback even once in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

James Williams, Anthony Hill Jr. are forcing Titans to rethink LB room The Tennessee Titans have one of the best linebackers no one knows (yet) in Cedric Gray. Considering new head coach Robert Saleh's pedigree...

AUGUST 28 • TITANSIZED.COM

James Williams Sr. Mic'd Up vs. the 49ers James Williams Sr. is making noise — now hear it for yourself. One of the breakout standouts of Titans training camp is mic'd up for the pre...

AUGUST 16 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

No lingering injury Williams (shoulder) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams suffered an AC joint injury in his right shoulder during the season finale last year, but there are no lingering effects to start the offseason program. The 2024 seventh-round pick played just 79 defensive snaps over 16 gamers last year. With Arden Key with the Colts now, Williams could push for an increased role in 2026, and he should remain useful on special teams regardless.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in Week 18 Williams suffered an AC joint injury in his right shoulder during Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact Williams was seen wearing a sling Monday after the Titans' season finale versus Jacksonville. The severity of his injury is unclear. The 22-year-old played in 16 games of the 2025 season, accounting for 26 tackles (22 solo).

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gray, Cody Barton & James Williams Sr. Wreck the Pocket | Film Review presented by Copilot+ PC Titans Radio's Dave McGinnis breaks down the film on some of the best Titans linebacker sacks by Cedric Gray, Cody Barton, and James William...

JANUARY 3 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Rookie QBs face off as Saints visit the Titans in their home finale

Both the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans are improving as the season winds to an end thanks to rookie quarterbacks

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs season-high tackles Williams tallied nine tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Tennessee's win over the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Williams benefited from increased playing time with Cedric Gray out with a concussion and turned in his best performance of the campaign, leading the team in tackles in addition to recording his first sack. The 22-year-old should get another start at linebacker should Gray remain sidelined for the Week 17 matchup versus the Saints.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Williams Sack for 11-Yard Loss | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans linebacker James Williams sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun for an 11-yard loss, taking him down at the 2...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Tony Pollard runs for 161 yards and 2 TDs as Titans outlast Shedeur Sanders and Browns 31-29

The Tennessee Titans have snapped a seven-game skid

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Once-promising Titans draft pick may have one foot out the door in Nashville Rewind back to training camp and Tennessee Titans sophomore linebacker James Williams appeared destined for a starting job. Williams had bee...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • TITANSIZED.COM

Good to go Week 13 Williams (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams popped up on Saturday's injury report due to an illness, but the 2024 seventh-rounder has been cleared to play in Sunday's AFC South tilt. He has logged four solo tackles across 10 regular-season games while serving exclusively on special teams.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Williams (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.

Impact Williams was added to the Titans' injury report Saturday and may be unavailable for the Week 13 divisional matchup due to an illness. If he's sidelined for the second time this season Sunday, expect Dorian Mausi and Joe Bachie to operate as the Titans' top reserve inside linebackers.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Titans issue final warning as once-promising draft pick suddenly gets second chance Tennessee Titans sophomore linebacker James Williams entered training camp with an opportunity to start next to Cody Barton. Unfortunately f...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • TITANSIZED.COM

Titans' unheralded draft pick is finally breaking out in epic fashion The Tennessee Titans entered training camp thinking James Williams would be the starting linebacker opposite free-agent signing Cody Barton....

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • TITANSIZED.COM

Titans take advantage of mistakes that cost them in 10-game skid for needed win

The Tennessee Titans bought themselves a break from the questions about losing and whether coach Brian Callahan should be fired

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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