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News

  • Announces retirement

    Williams announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The 31-year-old was released by the Steelers in March but re-signed with the team a month later, though he won't end up taking the field in 2021. Williams spent eight years in Pittsburgh since being selected during the sixth round of the 2013 draft, and he accumulated 479 total tackles and 20.5 sacks in 121 career games.

    Published: Wed, Jul 21 at 7:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back in Pittsburgh

    The Steelers re-signed Williams on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams will return to Pittsburgh for a ninth consecutive season. He started in all 14 of his appearances with the team in 2020, racking up 70 tackles, three sacks and two fumble recoveries. Assuming Williams enters the 2021 campaign as a starter once again, he'll have limited IDP utility.

    Published: Wed, Apr 14 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Steelers

    The Steelers released Williams on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams played 14 games for the Steelers last season, starting each contest and recording 70 tackles, three sacks and two fumble recoveries. His eight-year stint with the Steelers is now over, but the 31-year-old should have options on the open market. The Steelers will save $4 million in salary-cap space by letting Williams go.

    Published: Tue, Mar 16 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal role against Cleveland

    Williams recorded one solo tackle in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: Williams was on the field for only 28 defensive snaps in Sunday's regular-season finale since the Steelers had clinched a playoff spot and chose to rest some of their starters. Williams missed two of the final four weeks of the season but still finished the regular season with 69 tackles (47 solo), including three sacks, along with two fumble recoveries over 14 games. The 31-year-old should be healthy heading into the playoffs this year and will likely continue to play a starting role for…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Removed from COVID list

    Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Williams missed the last two games but will be eligible to play Sunday against the Colts. His return will be a welcome sight for a Steelers defense that has lost both Devin Bush and Robert Spillane to season-ending knee injuries at inside linebacker.

    Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • May return Week 16

    Williams could be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Williams missed the last two games, but coach Mike Tomlin said he's going to start ramping up his activity this week with the goal of him playing Sunday. If he's good to go, Williams should start at inside linebacker because both Devin Bush (torn ACL) and Robert Spillane (knee) are on injured reserve.

    Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back on COVID-19 list

    The Steelers placed Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

    Analysis: Thursday marked the second time this season that Williams was placed on the list, as he either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with someone who did. Williams will still have a chance to play in Sunday's game against the Bills, but he'll need to test negative twice 24 hours apart. If he's unable to suit up, Avery Williamson would be in line for an increased role.

    Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated off COVID list

    The Steelers officially activated Williams from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Williams was activated along with teammates Ben Roethlisberger, Jaylen Samuels and Jerald Hawkins. The veteran linebacker will now be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals. He has been on the field for more than 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps across four of the last five games.

    Published: Sat, Nov 14 at 7:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should come off COVID list soon

    Coach Mike Tomlin said Friday that he expects Williams to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: If Williams is indeed able to return to the active roster Saturday, he should be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals. The veteran linebacker has handled 80-plus percent of defensive snaps in four of Pittsburgh's last five contests.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID-19 list

    The Steelers placed Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams is considered a high-risk close contact to Vance McDonald, who tested positive for the virus. He'll need to isolate for five days, but if he's able to test negative during that stretch, he'll be available for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. Avery Williamson is the next man up if Williams is forced to miss any time.

    Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads Pittsburgh with eight tackles

    Williams tallied eight tackles (six solo) and two tackles for loss Sunday against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Williams finished the day with the team lead in tackles as the Steelers remained undefeated with a 24-19 victory. The linebacker has racked up 31 tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery over his last five contests.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 10 tackles versus Titans

    Williams recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) including one sack in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Williams led the Steelers in tackles Sunday while recording one of the team's two sacks. The 30-year-old has already racked up three sacks through the first six games of the 2020 season, which eclipses his total from 2019.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in win

    Williams recorded five tackles (four solo) including a sack in the Steelers' 26-16 Week 1 win over the Giants on Monday.

    Analysis: Williams had just 2.5 sacks last season, but Pittsburgh led the league with 54 sacks. The defense recorded two sacks in a 24-17 loss in their last game against Week 2 opponent Denver.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Playing time takes hit in 2019

    Williams recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: The addition of Devin Bush and Mark Barron more of an on-field impact for Williams than any other Pittsburgh linebacker this season. After averaging 742 defensive snaps over the past two seasons, Williams played just 401 snaps. He finished 2019 with 55 tackles, including 2.5 sacks -- a significant decline from the 82 tackles (six sacks) he averaged the two years prior. Williams has two years remaining on his contract, but the Steelers are stacked at linebacker, which could again cut into his…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Half-sack in win

    Williams had five tackles (one solo), including a half-sack, in Pittsburgh's 17-10 loss to Buffalo on Sunday night.

    Analysis: Although he has just 2.5 sacks this season, this was the second straight game in which Williams had a hand in bringing an opposing quarterback down. Pittsburgh has now registered at least one sack in 55 straight games, the longest streak in regular-season franchise history. Williams led the defense with nine tackles, including a sack, in his last game against the Jets -- the Steelers Week 16 opponent -- back in 2016.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 8:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Rare sack in win

    Williams recorded four tackles (two solo) including a sack in Pittsburgh's 23-17 win over Arizona on Sunday.

    Analysis: After playing more than 70 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in each of the past two seasons, Williams has seen a significant decrease in playing time this year. That has impacted his production, and his second quarter sack of Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray was the first for Williams since Week 5. If he gets the opportunity to be on the field more in Week 15 against the Bills, he has the athleticism to cause havoc for opposing quarterbacks -- he had 12.5 sacks over the previous two…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 10:01pm by Rotowire.com
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