Damien Williams Fantasy Stats

Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Williams (foot) has been released by the organization with an injury settlement. This doesn't come as a surprise with James Conner (knee) expected to make his return this week. That means, Williams short lived time with the Cardinals is coming to an end. This season, Williams has totaled 43 yards on 11 carries and was held without a score. It's uncertain if the 31-year-old will get a chance elsewhere, but he's not expected to have fantasy value even he signs with another team.

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 him to be included on their active roster going forward, since they have promoted him from the practice squad three times this year. With James Conner (knee, IR) out for at least one more week, look for the re-emerging Emari Demercado to handle Arizona's lead-back role with Keaontay Ingram serving as a change-of-pace back in Week 9's dismal road matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Williams (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens. The 31-year-old would finish with just five yards off two carries and four yards off one catch if he doesn't return. But with Emari Demercado the primary rusher out of the backfield, Williams' status for the remainder of Week 8 won't impact fantasy managers much.

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.

Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Williams has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game versus the Los Angeles Rams, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. His promotion comes on the heels of an injury to James Conner (knee) that left the Cardinals with a backfield of Keaontay Ingram, Emari Demercado, and Tony Jones Jr. The 31-year-old hasn't played meaningful snaps since 2021 and could end up being a healthy scratch on Sunday. Regardless of his status, Williams does not have fantasy appeal in any format.

The Arizona Cardinals signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams to their practice squad on Thursday. The Cardinals are looking for some more running back depth with Keaontay Ingram currently dealing with a neck injury. Ingram was inactive for the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, so rookie Emari Demercado was forced to serve as James Conner's backup. Williams played in only six games with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022 and had just two carries for two yards. His best season came in 2019 with the Chiefs when he had a career-high 111 rushing attempts for 498 yards and five touchdowns. The 31-year-old is a long shot to become fantasy relevant in the desert.

The Las Vegas Raiders released running back Damien Williams on Tuesday now that Josh Jacobs is back with the team and signed for 2023, according to a source. Behind last year's rushing leader in Jacobs, the Raiders are going to enter Week 1 against the division-rival Denver Broncos with Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden in their running back room. The 31-year-old Williams only saw two carries in one game with the Atlanta Falcons last year, giving him 42 rushing attempts for 166 yards and two touchdowns in the last two years in Atlanta and Chicago. Williams' best season came in 2019 with the Kansas City Chiefs, when he had a career-high 498 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 111 carries over 11 regular season games (six starts).

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing free-agent running back Damien Williams to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Williams will ink a deal to return to the AFC West after visiting with the Raiders last week. The Raiders are adding depth to their backfield with bell-cow back Josh Jacobs still holding out this summer due to a contract dispute. The 31-year-old Williams will join Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah, Brandon Bolden, Brittain Brown and Sincere McCormick in the RB room in Vegas. He played in just one game with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022 before landing on Injured Reserve with a rib injury. In 12 games (two starts) in 2021 with the Chicago Bears, Williams carried 40 times for 164 yards and two touchdowns.

The Las Vegas Raiders worked out free-agent running backs Rex Burkhead and Damien Williams on Tuesday. Josh Jacobs has yet to sign his franchise tag and could possibly hold out into the start of the 2023 regular season, so the Raiders would be wise to consider adding RB depth to a list that includes Ameer Abdullah, Brandon Bolden and Zamir White, among others. The 33-year-old Burkhead had just 26 rushing attempts for 80 yards in 16 games last year with the Houston Texans, adding 37 receptions for 204 yards and a score on 51 targets. The 31-year-old Williams saw just two rushing attempts for two yards in one game for the Atlanta Falcons in 2022 due to a rib injury.

The Arizona Cardinals hosted a workout with former Super Bowl hero Damien Williams on Monday. Williams played only one game for the Atlanta Falcons last year and had two carries for two yards. In 2021, he saw 40 carries for 164 yards and two touchdowns while adding 16 receptions for 103 yards and another score in 12 games (two starts) for the Chicago Bears. The Cardinals could use some more depth in their backfield behind James Conner, Corey Clement and Keaontay Ingram, but Williams wouldn't be a guarantee to make the regular season roster if he signs with Arizona. The Cardinals also have Ty'Son Williams and rookie Emari Demercado at the running back position.