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Inks with Texans The Texans signed Williams on Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Williams and defensive end Ron'Dell Carter were signed by Houston, which has six defensive linemen on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Williams, a seven-year veteran, has some history with general manager Nick Caserio, having played with the Patriots in 2020.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Released with injury settlement Williams (undisclosed) was released by Arizona with an injury settlement Monday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

Impact Williams appeared in 12 games with the Bengals and Patriots last year, registering 24 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery. His future in the NFL is uncertain until more information is known about the extent of his injury.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Williams was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue Sunday.

Impact The Cardinals haven't specified the nature of Williams' injury. He appeared in 12 games with the Bengals and Patriots last year and recorded 24 tackles (11 solo), a sack and a fumble recovery.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Arizona Williams signed a contract with the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com reports.

Impact Williams has bounced around over the last few seasons, spending time in Kansas City, Cincinnati and New England. He spent the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Cardinals, appearing in 23 games over that stretch.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fine to face Dolphins Williams (back) is active for Sunday's matchup against Miami, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old had his practice workload curtailed Thursday and Friday, but he's ultimately proven healthy enough to make his eighth appearance of the season. Williams is slotted in as one of Cincinnati's starting defensive tackles entering a matchup against the Dolphins' 30th-ranked rush offense.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off injury Williams (back) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Williams was limited in practice all week but has been cleared for Sunday's cross-conference showdown. The veteran defensive tackle has played four games with Cincinnati this year and recorded nine tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Washington Williams (back) is questionable for Sunday's contest against Washington, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Williams put forth a trio of limited practices this week. Geno Atkins and Mike Daniels would be candidates to handle increased defensive snaps in Washington if Williams can't go.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Despite blowing 21-0 lead, Bengals hope turnaround is near

The Cincinnati Bengals say their second win of the season is close at hand — despite blowing a big lead in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts trying to fix Taylor-made ground game against Bengals

The Indianapolis Colts’ game against Cincinnati on Sunday is back on again after being placed in doubt when the team closed its practice facility Friday because four people in the...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Promoted from practice squad Williams was promoted from the Patriots' practice squad Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Patriots' defensive line lost depth earlier this week with Beau Allen (undisclosed) being placed on injured reserve. Williams will have the chance to serve on the active roster in the team's Week 1 matchup against Miami and could earn some snaps on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs have pieces in place to defend Super Bowl title

After winning first Super Bowl in 50 years last season, the Kansas City Chiefs hope to make it a short wait for a third title in franchise history

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs Training Camp Capsule

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Chiefs sign DT Xavier Williams to help stop run

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have signed defensive tackle Xavier Williams, a restricted free agent from the Arizona Cardina...

Chiefs sign DT Xavier Williams to help stop run

Arians criticizes Johnson, offense despite Cardinals scoring 40

Coach Bruce Arians' criticism aside, the Cardinals did rebound decisively from a season-opening home loss to New England.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Cardinals aiming for Super Bowl with talented team

The Cardinals are 34-14 in Arians' three years in Arizona. Last season's 13-3 mark was second best in the NFC. But it ended badly.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Cardinals aiming for Super Bowl with talented team

Vikings as healthy as they've been all season

The Vikings were as healthy as they've been all season, welcoming back their three best defensive players, safety Harrison Smith (leg), linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) and defensive...

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Baldwin active for Seahawks despite hamstring injury

Doug Baldwin will get a chance to add to his record production of the past month.

DECEMBER 27, 2015

Ellington, Johnson inactive for Cardinals against Eagles

Running back Andre Ellington and safety Rashad Johnson are inactive for the Arizona Cardinals against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

DECEMBER 21, 2015