Trayveon Williams - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Minor role in season finale Williams had one carry for seven yards and caught one of two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-18 win over Cincinnati in Week 18. He also returned three kickoffs for 73 yards.

Impact Williams finished out the regular season as the third back and primary kickoff returner. He spent time with the Browns during the preseason and was cut from the team's practice squad before eventually returning in December. In four games on Cleveland's active roster, Williams had seven carries for 37 yards, caught seven of eight targets for 55 yards and averaged 23.2 yards over six returns. Williams enters the offseason as a free agent and could be brought back to compete for a return job.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Two touches in win Williams had two carries for 10 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17. He also returned one kickoff for 25 yards.

Impact Williams was added to Cleveland's 53-man roster a few weeks ago and carved out a minor role in the backfield, while the Browns coped with injuries up the depth chart. With Dylan Sampson's return from an ankle injury Sunday, Williams was the third back behind Sampson and Raheim Sanders.

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Expanded role due to Judkins injury Williams rushed three times for 17 yards and brought in all four targets for 38 yards in the Browns' 23-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact After Quinshon Judkins exited the game in the second quarter with what was eventually diagnosed as a broken fibula and dislocated ankle, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Williams and Raheim Sanders both saw expanded roles. Williams operated in a change-of-pace and pass-catching role, actually pacing the Browns in receiving yards on the afternoon. Williams projects for additional opportunity over the final two games of the season due to Judkins' absence, but Dylan Sampson (calf/hand) could potentially join the backfield mix in a Week 17 home matchup against the Steelers after missing the last two games.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trayveon Williams' 26-yard catch and run ends with a dangerous front-flipping move Cleveland Browns running back Trayveon Williams rushes for 26 yards against the Buffalo Bills during Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns dial up Trayveon Williams on HB screen for 18-yard catch and run Cleveland Browns running back Trayveon Williams gains 18 yards on the ground against the Buffalo Bills during Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Could be top backup Williams is in line to back up Quinshon Judkins in Week 16, as Dylan Sampson (hand) has been ruled out, per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Impact The Browns were in a similar situation last week when Williams made his Cleveland debut with both Sampson and Jerome Ford (shoulder) unavailable. It was somewhat surprising that Williams got the nod as the top backup ahead of Raheim Sanders, who's been with the organization all season. However it shakes out Sunday against the Bills, neither of the backups are expected to play a significant role as long as Judkins is healthy.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts for Cleveland Williams had one carry for three yards and caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Chicago in Week 15.

Impact Williams, who was signed off the Chargers' practice squad early in the preparation week, made his Cleveland debut. The Browns were down two backs, as both Dylan Sampson (calf, inactive) and Jerome Ford (shoulder, IR) were unavailable for the day. It's noteworthy that Williams was allotted 19 snaps, while Raheim Sanders was active but did not play. Once Sampson is healthy enough to play, Williams will slip back a spot on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Cleveland's active roster The Browns signed Williams off the Chargers' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Williams joined the Chargers' practice squad in late October after being cut by the Browns in early September. He appeared in three regular-season games for the Bolts, but he'll get a new opportunity in Cleveland, where he'll provide backfield depth behind Raheim Sanders and rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Williams reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Williams elevated for the third game in a row ahead of Sunday's 31-14 win over the Raiders, failing to record any stats while playing 14 snaps on special teams. The running back didn't garner an offensive snap while Kimani Vidal (51) and Jaret Patterson (15) operated ahead of him in the backfield. With Omarion Hampton (ankle) nearing a return to action, Williams will likely operate in an extreme depth role moving forward.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated off practice squad The Chargers activated Williams from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Raiders.

Impact Williams will be elevated for the third straight game and will provide additional depth at running back with Omarion Hampton (ankle) out. The 28-year-old has carried the ball three times for a loss of one yard so far this season and will likely have a limited role again Sunday. This is the final time this season that the team can elevate Williams and will have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to appear in another game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes way back to practice squad Williams reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Williams got his second elevation of the season ahead of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. He worked as Los Angeles' No. 2 running back, logging 18 of the team's 48 offensive snaps (behind Kimani Vidal's 25 and Amar Johnson's four). Williams finished with three carries for minus-1 yard and caught his only target for zero yards. He also logged 12 snaps on special teams, returning one kick for 22 yards. The Chargers are on bye in Week 12, and rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle) has a chance to return in Week 13. Even if that happens, Williams may still get elevated again, as Vidal is currently the only healthy running back on Los Angeles' active roster.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from practice squad The Chargers elevated Williams from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Williams will join the Chargers' active roster for a second consecutive game to provide backfield depth for Kimani Vidal for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Williams played solely on special teams during the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Steelers and returned two kickoffs for 51 yards in that contest, but he could share some backfield rotational snaps with fellow practice squad running back Amar Johnson.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Amar Johnson and Trayveon Williams The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated running back Amar Johnson and running back Trayveon Williams from the practice squad for Sunday’s ga...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Williams reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact All 12 of Williams' snaps during Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers came on special teams, and he turned two kickoff returns into 51 yards. The 2019 sixth-rounder is eligible to be elevated from the Chargers' practice squad twice more this season, and his next promotion to the active roster could take place Week 11 against the Jaguars as Omarion Hampton (ankle), Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Najee Harris (Achilles) are all on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to Bolts' active roster The Chargers elevated Williams from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Williams and fellow practice squad running back Jaret Patterson have both been elevated to the Chargers' active roster, and they will provide backfield depth behind Kimani Vidal against the Steelers on Sunday. Williams appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Bengals in 2024, though he mostly played on special teams and did not record a carry or target.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Bolts' practice squad The Chargers signed Williams to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Williams was cut from the Browns' practice squad in early September, but the 2019 sixth-rounder will get fresh start with the Chargers. He could be elevated to the active roster for Thursday's game against the Vikings if Hassan Haskins (hamstring) is not cleared to play. Williams appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Bengals in 2024, when he primarily served on special teams and did not record a carry or target.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from Browns' practice squad The Browns cut Williams from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The move makes room on the practice squad for defensive tackle Ralph Holley. Williams initially caught on with the Browns' scout team after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but the 2019 sixth-rounder will now look to catch on with an organization in need of backfield depth. He appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Bengals in 2024 and mostly served in a special-teams role.

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Signs with Browns' practice squad Williams signed with Cleveland's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Williams and Ahmani Marshall will provide organizational depth at running back for the Browns. While Cleveland's depth chart at the position is uncertain, the Browns gained one more mouth to feed Wednesday when they claimed Raheim Sanders on waivers, adding him to the roster alongside Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson, as well as unsigned rookie Quinshon Judkins.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Cleveland The Browns released Williams on Tuesday.

Impact Williams was signed earlier this month to provide some backfield depth for training camp and the preseason. He logged 43 offensive snaps across three exhibitions and rushed seven times for 30 yards, adding five catches for 33 yards on eight targets. Williams turns 28 years old in October.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Cleveland The Browns signed Williams to a contract Monday.

Impact Williams was let go by the Patriots on Wednesday, but he now has the opportunity to earn a spot on the Browns' roster. The 2019 sixth-rounder spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Bengals and served as a special teams specialist in 2024, with only 10 of his 262 snaps coming on offense.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by New England The Patriots released Williams on Wednesday.

Impact Williams signed a one-year contract with the Patriots in May and was gunning for a spot on the 53-man roster as a backup running back, but he will have to look elsewhere for an opportunity. The 2019 sixth-round pick spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Bengals, though he primarily served on special teams in 2024 and did not record a single carry across 17 regular-season games.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Patriots The Patriots signed Williams a Wednesday.

Impact Williams spent the first six seasons of his career with the Bengals and will now join the Patriots. He did record a single offensive touch during the 2024 campaign as he played almost exclusively on special teams and will likely have a similar role with New England should he make their final roster.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zero carries all season Williams played just one offensive snap in the Bengals' season finale against the Steelers and didn't have a carry or target, despite Chase Brown sitting the game out.

Impact In fact, Williams didn't net a single carry nor target all season long, playing just 10 offensive snaps all season. He last had a kickoff return in Week 4 against the Panthers. Unless the Bengals value his kick and punt coverage, he's unlikely to be a part of their future.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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