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Signed a four-year, $6.22 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2022.
Provides promising update
Williams (knee) said Thursday that he feels "fantastic," Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. "It feels like I never had an injury. I've put in the work. I feel great. Fantastic. No soreness. No aches. I'm running. I'm hitting 22 miles per hour, at 260 (pounds). That should tell you everything," Williams stated.
ANALYSIS
Williams didn't play at all last season after tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee during training camp. The Ole Miss product had been slated for an important rotational role along Dallas' defensive line after logging 8.5 sacks over 32 regular-season games during his first two NFL campaigns. Per Todd Archer of ESPN.com, Williams has participated in initial training camp practices, and he was pulled from the team's first session Tuesday after laying a couple big hits on teammates. All signs point to Williams being ready for Week 1 of the campaign.
Williams didn't play at all last season after tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee during training camp. The Ole Miss product had been slated for an important rotational role along Dallas' defensive line after logging 8.5 sacks over 32 regular-season games during his first two NFL campaigns. Per Todd Archer of ESPN.com, Williams has participated in initial training camp practices, and he was pulled from the team's first session Tuesday after laying a couple big hits on teammates. All signs point to Williams being ready for Week 1 of the campaign.
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Measurables Review
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How do Sam Williams' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 4"Weight
261 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
A second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Williams could prove to be a steal. The Ole Miss product collected four sacks in only 264 snaps as a rookie and was able to stand out as a consistent threat to get to the quarterback. He'll need to improve against the run if he wants to challenge DeMarcus Lawrence for a starting spot, but Williams is on track to emerge as a key part of the Cowboys' Micah Parsons-led pass rush this season.
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Moving well
Williams (knee) appears "close to a full return" after moving well during OTAs on Thursday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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Suspension lifted
The NFL lifted Williams' (knee) suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Handed suspension Monday
Williams (knee) was suspended Monday for three games without pay for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Placed on IR
The Cowboys placed Williams (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Dealing with typical ACL injury
Williams (knee) sustained a straightforward ACL tear Sunday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
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Expected to take step forward
Williams could be Dallas' second-most productive pass rusher in 2025, Jon Machota of The Athletic suggests.
ANALYSIS
Williams was projected to take a step forward in 2024, but he tore his ACL during training camp and never took a snap during the regular season. He was reportedly moving well during offseason practices and looks likely to be ready for Week 1 of the 2025 campaign, making him a potential post-hype breakout candidate. On the other hand, the Cowboys have a lot of depth on the edge, including 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku, so Williams may not immediately have a significant role.
Williams was projected to take a step forward in 2024, but he tore his ACL during training camp and never took a snap during the regular season. He was reportedly moving well during offseason practices and looks likely to be ready for Week 1 of the 2025 campaign, making him a potential post-hype breakout candidate. On the other hand, the Cowboys have a lot of depth on the edge, including 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku, so Williams may not immediately have a significant role.