DeShawn Williams

DeShawn Shamaine Williams (born December 29, 1992)[1] is an American football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

DeShawn Williams
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Williams with the Denver Broncos in 2021
No. 96 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1992-12-29) December 29, 1992
Central, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:292 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:D. W. Daniel
(Central, South Carolina)
College:Clemson
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:115
Sacks:8.0
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		 303 lb
(137 kg)		 32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		5.07 s1.71 s2.94 s4.66 s7.70 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)		28 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

Cincinnati Bengals

Williams signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015.[3] He was released by the Bengals on September 5, 2015, during final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad.[4][5] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bengals on January 6, 2016.[6]

He was released by the Bengals on November 26, 2016, but was re-signed two days later.[7][8]

On September 2, 2017, Williams was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10]

Denver Broncos

On January 17, 2018, Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos.[11] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13] He was released on September 11, 2018.[14]

Miami Dolphins

On October 16, 2018, Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[15] On December 5, 2018, Williams was released from the Dolphins practice squad.

Indianapolis Colts

On December 10, 2018, Williams was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 13, 2019.[17] He was waived on April 30, 2019.[18]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On May 13, 2019, Williams was signed by the Denver Broncos.[19] He was released on August 31, 2019.[20]

Calgary Stampeders

Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders on December 5, 2019.[21] He was released on August 11, 2020.[22]

Denver Broncos (third stint)

On August 15, 2020, Williams re-signed with the Broncos, his third stint with the team.[23] He was waived on September 5, 2020,[24] but was signed to the practice squad the following day.[25] He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2020.[26]

In Week 6 against the New England Patriots, Williams recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Cam Newton during the 18–12 win.[27] In Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, Williams recorded his first two career sacks on Tua Tagovailoa during the 20–13 win.[28]

Williams entered the 2021 season as a backup interior defensive lineman. He was named a starter in Week 8 and started the remainder of the season. He suffered an elbow injury in Week 16 and was placed on injured reserve on December 28.[29] He finished the season with 39 tackles, one sack, and two passes defensed through 15 games and eight starts.

On March 18, 2022, Williams re-signed with the Broncos.[30]

Carolina Panthers

On March 15, 2023, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.[31]

References
  1. DeShawn Williams. "DeShawn Williams, DT for the Cincinnati Bengals at". Nfl.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  2. "2015 Draft Scout DeShawn Williams, Clemson NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  3. Marcum, Jason; Toback, Rebecca (May 8, 2015). "Bengals announce undrafted free agents signed". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  4. Toback, Rebecca (September 5, 2015). "Bengals roster cuts: Bengals 53-man roster 2015". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  5. Kirkendall, Josh (September 6, 2015). "Cincinnati Bengals 2015 practice squad announced". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  6. "After passing on Saints, DeShawn Williams bets on Bengals". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  7. Marcum, Jason (November 26, 2016). "Bengals activate Cedric Peerman, sign Tyler Ott; Derron Smith ruled out vs Ravens". CincyJungle.com.
  8. Toback, Rebecca (November 28, 2016). "Bengals place cornerback Chykie Brown on Injured Reserve". CincyJungle.com.
  9. Toback, Rebecca (September 2, 2017). "NFL roster cuts 2017: Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster". CincyJungle.com.
  10. Hobson, Geoff (September 3, 2017). "Elliott, DeShawn Williams return on practice squad". Bengals.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2017.
  11. "Broncos sign three players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com. January 17, 2018.
  12. DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com.
  13. DiLalla, Aric (September 2, 2018). "Broncos sign nine players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  14. "Broncos sign S Shamarko Thomas to active roster, Niles Scott to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. September 11, 2018.
  15. "Former Clemson DT signs with Dolphins". TigerNet.com. October 17, 2018.
  16. "Roster Moves: Colts Sign DT DeShawn Williams To Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 10, 2018.
  17. Hickey, Kevin (January 13, 2019). "Colts sign 9 players to futures contracts". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  18. Walker, Andrew (April 30, 2019). "Colts Sign Free Agent Running Back Spencer Ware". Colts.com.
  19. DiLalla, Aric (May 13, 2019). "Broncos sign four players as OTAs begin". DenverBroncos.com.
  20. DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2019). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  21. "Stampeders sign Reinhart and Williams". Stampeders.com. December 5, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  22. "Stampeders release defensive lineman". Stampeders.com. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  23. "Broncos sign DL DeShawn Williams". DenverBroncos.com. August 15, 2020.
  24. DiLalla, Aric (September 5, 2020). "Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  25. DiLalla, Aric (September 6, 2020). "Broncos sign 15 players to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  26. DiLalla, Aric (September 25, 2020). "Broncos promote QB Brett Rypien, DL DeShawn Williams to active roster". DenverBroncos.com.
  27. "Denver Broncos at New England Patriots - October 18th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  28. "Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos - November 22nd, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  29. DiLalla, Aric (December 28, 2021). "Broncos sign DT Justin Hamilton, place DT DeShawn Williams on IR". DenverBroncos.com.
  30. DiLalla, Aric (March 18, 2022). "Broncos sign DL DeShawn Williams to one-year deal". DenverBroncos.com.
  31. Gantt, Darin (March 15, 2023). "Panthers agree to terms with DeShawn Williams". Panthers.com.
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