Damien Williams

The Arizona Cardinals reverted running back Damien Williams (foot) to their practice squad on Monday, per the NFL's transaction report. Williams sustained a foot injury during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and did not return following his departure. The 31-year-old journeyman took a surprising amount of work in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams (nine touches for 44 yards) but has four touches for 11 yards across his latest two games. The Cardinals would have to sign Williams for... [Read More]

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Emari Demercado rushed 13 times for 58 yards while catching four of five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Seahawks. This was a surprise to the entire fantasy world as Demercado received just three touches in Week 6. The rookie was effective in this game and averaged a healthy 4.5 yards but with projected starter Keaontay Ingram and backup Damien Williams also in the three-back mix, there is no guarantee Demercado will continue his string... [Read More]

Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Williams is officially active for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, fellow running back Tony Jones Jr. (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch. Although Williams, 31, will suit up, he'll merely fill a depth role behind Keaontay Ingram and Emari Demercado. Williams is not on the fantasy radar. [Read More]

The Atlanta Falcons released veteran running back Damien Williams (ribs) on Monday, according to a source. Williams is said to be "100 percent healthy and well-rested." Williams had been on Injured Reserve with the Falcons and hasn't played since the season opener. The 30-year-old is still hoping to play this year, but it remains to be seen if another organization will take a chance on him with four games remaining in the regular season. In 12 games (two starts) for the Chicago Bears in 2021, ... [Read More]

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (ribs) is believed to have avoided serious injury. The 30-year-old mentioned his ribs are sore, but he didn't suffer any broken ribs during their contest with the New Orleans Saints. Williams was forced to exit in the first quarter of Sunday's loss. It sounds like he should be good for their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Sadly, Williams won't have a ton of fantasy value behind Cordarrelle Patterson in Atlanta. [Read More]