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Not practicing Williams (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Williams was elevated from the practice squad for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's 28-20 loss to the Rams, briefly benefitting from Brian Robinson's hamstring injury. Williams got one carry on 13 snaps before entering concussion protocol, and he's now in danger of missing a matchup with the Jets on Sunday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Williams (coach's decision) is inactive Thursday against the Cowboys.

Impact Williams was elevated from the practice squad Wednesday as insurance for Antonio Gibson (toe), who was considered questionable to play. However, Gibson will suit up against Dallas and Williams will now be the odd man out in the Commanders' backfield.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets elevated for Thursday The Commanders elevated Williams from their practice squad for Thursday's game at Dallas.

Impact With Antonio Gibson (toe) banged up, Washington saw fit to call up Williams to provide some depth at running back in Week 12. It will be his first game this season, and as long as Brian Robinson is upright, Williams' path to playing time is narrow.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Washington Williams (undisclosed) signed with the Commanders' practice squad Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams was waived with an injury settlement by the team in September, but this move signals the Arkansas product has fully recovered. The 29-year-old spent the last two seasons in Washington as well, appearing in 13 games in 2022, totaling 37 carries and 157 yards on the ground.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signed through 2023 The Commanders signed Williams to a one-year contract extension Friday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams appeared in a career-high 13 games in 2022, his second season with Washington, and compiled 44 touches for 192 yards but failed to find the end zone. With Antonio Gibson (foot) and Brian Robinson (knee) out to end the year, Williams totaled 23 rushing attempts for 62 yards across 61 offensive snaps in Weeks 17 and 18. With Gibson and Robinson both still on their rookie deals in 2023, Williams figures to garner a similar depth role next season and will remain on the outskirts of fantasy relevancy.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held to 41 yards in start Williams took 14 carries for 32 yards and two catches for nine yards in Sunday's 26-6 win over Dallas.

Impact Williams got the third start of his career three weeks before his 29th birthday, though Jaret Patterson finished with more carries and yards (17 for 78) with both Antonio Gibson (foot) and Brian Robinson (knee) inactive for the season finale. Williams is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and should find an opportunity -- be it in Washington or elsewhere -- to compete for a special-teams role and depth RB job.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to lead backfield Sunday Williams is expected to serve as the Commanders' starting running back Sunday against the Cowboys with Brian Robinson (knee) ruled out for the season finale and with Antonio Gibson...

Impact J.D. McKissic (neck) has also been sidelined since early November and won't be activated from IR for Week 18, so the Commanders will close the season without any of their top three running backs entering the campaign. While Gibson was sidelined for last week's loss to Cleveland, Williams saw a healthy amount of work behind Robinson, carrying nine times for 30 yards while reeling in three of five targets for three yards across 31 snaps. His ability to contribute on three downs makes Williams a more appealing fantasy target than Jaret Patterson, who was elevated from the practice squad Thursday and should also have a role in the finale, but more likely as a runner than as a weapon in the passing game. Washington could also bring up Reggie Bonnafon from the practice squad to provide additional depth behind Williams and Patterson.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 12 touches Williams took nine carries for 30 yards and caught three of five targets for three yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Williams was the No. 2 back with Antonio Gibson (knee) inactive and ended up playing 46 percent of snaps, though Brian Robinson had a safe majority of the ground work with 24 carries for 87 yards (and one incomplete target). Williams could have a similar role Week 18 against a tough Dallas defense if Gibson is out again, while a return from Gibson would push Williams back to third on the depth chart.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outgains Antonio Gibson Williams took three carries for 13 yards and caught two of three targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 37-20 loss to San Francisco.

Impact The 28-year-old journeyman has primarily played special teams this season and got four of his five touches Saturday after the Commanders had fallen behind by 16 points in the fourth quarter. He'll have a hard time matching this production unless Brian Robinson or Antonio Gibson misses time over the final two weeks of the regular season.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays limited role Williams had one carry for one-yard in Sunday's 20-20 tie against the Giants.

Impact Williams saw just two snaps on offense while contributing 17 on special teams. The veteran running back has had a limited role this year, compiling a total of 77 yards on 11 carries in nine games. Firmly behind Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson, Williams will likely need an injury to occur to see his role increase.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets handful of carries Williams took four carries for 22 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Falcons.

Impact Williams played five snaps, his first action on offense since a Week 4 blowout loss to the Cowboys. There's no guarantee of more touches Week 13 against the Giants, with Williams' chances to handle a consistent role seemingly depending on either Brian Robinson or Antonio Gibson missing time.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Williams (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Williams missed four of the past five games with a knee issue but is good to go for Sunday's contest. The 28-year-old has only six carries for 54 yards in six games this year and is unlikely to see much offensive action in Houston with Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson entering the game in good health.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full go in practice Wednesday Williams (knee) was listed as a full participant on the Commanders' estimated injury report Wednesday.

Impact Williams was a late add to Week 10's injury report, as he first popped up with a knee issue Monday morning before being ruled inactive for Washington's win over Philadelphia. While the Commanders did not hold a full practice Wednesday, it appears the running back was able to quickly work past this injury given his estimated participation to begin Week 11. Williams has played primarily on special teams over six games this season, though he could see usage in a supplemental role on offense if third-string running back J.D. McKissic (neck) remains out against the Texans on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Williams (knee) was added to the game status report as questionable for Monday's contest versus the Eagles.

Impact Williams was a late addition to Monday's injury report as he's apparently dealing with a knee injury ahead of the Week 10 contest. The running back has only six carries on the campaign and if he is forced to miss Monday's matchup, it likely wouldn't impact the game plan much at all.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 8 Williams doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Williams has missed back-to-back games due to a knee injury, but he returned to practice during Week 8 prep and is expected to be available Sunday. The veteran running back has played primarily on special teams this season and is firmly planted behind Brian Robinson, Antonio Robinson and J.D. McKissic on the running back depth chart.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Williams (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Commanders' injury report Thursday.

Impact Williams has been sidelined with a knee injury over the past two weeks, though he did return to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. The 28-year-old appears to be trending in the right direction after stringing together back-to-back limited sessions, and he'll have one more practice to improve his status before Sunday's game against the Colts. Williams has played 79 of his 88 snaps on special teams so far this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Williams (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams has missed back-to-back games due to a knee injury, so his return to practice, albeit in a limited fashion, is an encouraging sign. However, he'll likely have to log at least one full session over the next two days to be cleared for Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Green Bay Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Williams sustained a knee injury during the Commanders' Week 5 matchup against the Titans and will be sidelined for a second consecutive game. His next chance to suit up will be Oct. 30 against Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday practice Williams (knee) did not practice Thursday, ESPN's John Keim reports.

Impact Williams hasn't practiced since suffering his knee injury Oct. 9, and with just a Friday practice left this week it might be difficult for him to get back into game shape prior to Sunday's game against Green Bay. As the RB4 in Washington his absence likely wouldn't change anything for the Washington offense.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant Wednesday Williams (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Williams missed the team's Week 6 win over Chicago due to a knee injury he suffered against Tennessee a week prior. The veteran running back is trending toward a second straight absence, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before Washington needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Green Bay.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday night Williams (knee) is listed as out for Thursday's game at Chicago, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact Williams was forced out of Sunday's loss versus Tennessee early with a knee injury, and it now appears he'll need to sit out at least one full game as he recovers. Antonio Gibson could see more snaps on special teams as a result.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with injury Williams (knee) was a DNP on the team's estimated practice report Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Williams suffered the injury during Sunday's game with the Titans, and he was unable to return. His inability to participate, even if just an estimation, does not bode well for his status for Thursday's game with the Bears.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Williams has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Titans due to a knee injury.

Impact Williams played primarily on special teams before leaving the contest in the second half due to a knee injury. The Commanders have a short week and play again Thursday, so the knee injury could hinder the running back's availability for Week 6 as well.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders' Brian Robinson returns to practice five weeks after shooting

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson returned to practice on Wednesday, five weeks after being shot.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Commanders' Brian Robinson returns to practice five weeks after shooting

Makes most of six snaps Williams rushed five times for 48 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Williams operated as the Commander's No. 3 running back in the contest, playing just six of 74 offensive snaps. Through the first four weeks of the season, the 28-year-old veteran has recorded 54 yards on six rushing attempts. Williams will remain far off the fantasy radar in Week 5 when the Commanders host the Titans.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Commanders' Brian Robinson returns to practice five weeks after shooting