Damien Williams Fantasy

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with former Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams on Wednesday, according to a source. Williams will reunite with head coach Matt Nagy and assistant coach Bill Lazor. Nagy was the offensive coordinator previously for the Chiefs, while Lazor was his offensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins. Williams opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, but he could easily hit the ground running in an offense that he's very familiar with. The 28-year-old will most likely serve in a change-of-pace role behind starter David Montgomery while also competing for the No. 2 job with Tarik Cohen. Williams had a career-high 111 carries for 498 yards and five rushing touchdowns in 2019 with KC, also adding 30 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns. But fantasy managers shouldn't expect those kinds of numbers while fighting for touches in Chicago.

Mar. 24th • 2:14 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs released former starting running back Damien Williams on Tuesday, according to an informed source. The Chiefs also re-signed defensive end Taco Charlton to an undisclosed one-year deal. Williams opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19. His release will save the Chiefs $2.2 million in salary cap space for the 2021 season. The Chiefs also re-signed Darrel Williams to serve as Clyde Edwards-Helaire's backup. But the absence of Damien Williams will once again be a boost for Edwards-Helaire's ceiling for the upcoming season. Williams' agent, Ian Greengross, said his client is looking forward to playing after sitting out in 2020. Charlton, 26, had seven combined tackles, one forced fumble and two sacks in seven games played in his first season in Kansas City last year.

Mar. 17th • 12:47 PM

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams intends to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns. Williams -- who had 711 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns last season -- was set to be part of a two-back committee with rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Now, this backfield is likely to belong solely to Edwards-Helaire, who should vault up draft boards in redraft and has the potential to be productive on the ground and through the air in head coach Andy Reid's offense. Edwards-Helaire is a first round pick now. Williams should be off the draft board in redraft. And DeAndre Washington is now an appealing late round option who could become a valuable handcuff to the rookie lead back.

Jul. 29th • 5:26 PM