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Won't play Week 2 Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Williams will be in street clothes for a second straight week. It appears the undrafted rookie is unlikely to be active for gameday unless Bucky Irving, Rachaad White or Sean Tucker were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension. Williams put together a nice preseason in August, finishing with 13 carries for 49 yards and two catches on as many targets for 16 yards across two games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make NFL debut vs. Atlanta Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Williams managed to crack the Buccaneers' 53-man roster after a strong training camp, but the undrafted rookie out of LSU will be in street clothes for Week 1 as Tampa Bay goes with a three-man backfield of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker. Williams' next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Texans on Monday, Sept. 15.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make NFL debut vs. Atlanta Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Williams managed to crack the Buccaneers' 53-man roster after a strong training camp, but the undrafted rookie out of LSU will be in street clothes for Week 1 as Tampa Bay goes with a three-man backfield of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker. Williams' next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Texans on Monday, Sept. 15.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams' incredible journey from walk-on to NFL roster In one of the best feel-good stories of the NFL preseason, former LSU running back Josh Williams has made the 53-man roster for the Tampa Ba...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

Productive to close out preseason Williams rushed eight times for 28 yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Buccaneers' 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night. He also returned thr...

Impact Williams put forth a solid case in his final bid for a spot on the 53-man roster, particularly with his work as a returner. The LSU product's ability to contribute on special teams could certainly give him some leverage in the coaching staff's eyes, but come the regular season, Williams will find touches from scrimmage hard to come by as long as the top trio of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White (groin) and Sean Tucker is healthy.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Williams Turned Heads During Bills Debut Against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday in the preseason finale, undrafted running back Josh Williams raised his stock with an impressive perf...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Todd Bowles on Preseason Finale vs. Bills | Press Conference | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

AUGUST 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

With Josh Allen sitting out, Shane Buechele leads Bills to a 23-19 preseason victory over the Bucs

Shane Buechele threw for 278 yards and one touchdown and the Buffalo Bills beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Williams' 39-yard kick return gives Bucs great field position near midfield Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Josh Williams returns the Buffalo Bills kick 39 yards.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • NFL.COM

Solid in preseason debut Williams rushed five times for 21 yards and brought in his only target for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 17-14 preseason loss to the Steelers on Saturday night.

Impact The undrafted rookie had missed the preseason opener against the Titans due to a hamstring strain, but his return to practice Monday had foreshadowed his availability for Saturday's contest. James was the third running back to log a touch for the Buccaneers behind Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker, logging his first carry with 6:20 remaining in the second quarter and gained 16 of his yards on his first pair of totes. James shared time with Tucker on the drive and played with both Kyle Trask and Connor Bazelak as his quarterbacks, but he's clearly no better than No. 4 on the depth chart and is battling Owen Wright and Jace McClellan for a roster spot.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Monday Williams (hamstring) participated in Monday's training camp practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Williams has been sidelined for much of the last two weeks due to a hamstring strain, which caused him to miss Saturday's preseason game against the Titans. He's recovered enough to return to practice, and the undrafted rookie will resume his battle against Sean Tucker and Owen Wright for the RB3 job behind Bucky Irving and Rachaad White (groin).

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by hamstring strain Williams did not play in Saturday's 29-7 preseason win over the Titans due to a hamstring strain, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie is battling Owen Wright for the No. 4 running back spot, and while he'd impressed early in camp before the injury, Williams missed a golden opportunity to make his case for a roster spot Saturday. The Buccaneers were able to take a run-heavy approach in the second half and Rachaad White also exited the game in the first quarter with a groin injury, so Sean Tucker and Wright finished with a combined 35 carries. Some of that workload would have gone to White had he been available, and his next chance to get into game action will come in Saturday night's second exhibition on the road against the Steelers.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can Bucs UDFA RB Josh Williams Turn Heads And Make An Impact? The Bucs are high on undrafted free agent running back Josh Williams. What does Williams offer, and can he make the team?

JUNE 22, 2025 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Getting chance with Bucs Tampa Bay signed Williams as an undrafted free agent Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Like his father Jermaine did in 1997, Williams will begin his pro football career as an undrafted free agent in Tampa Bay. He spent five seasons at LSU, accumulating 1,494 rushing yards, 600 receiving yards and 18 total touchdowns. Now he figures to compete for Tampa's third slot on the depth chart at running back with the likes of Sean Tucker and D.J. Williams.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE