Jonah Williams Fantasy

The Cincinnati Bengals picked up offensive tackle Jonah Williams' fifth-year option on Friday, according to a source. Williams was the 11th overall pick of the 2019 draft out of Alabama, but he was looking like a potential bust when he played in just 10 total games in his first two seasons due to injuries. However, he bounced back last year and started 16 games while playing very well. The left tackle still has plenty of work to do to justify his draft price in the long run, but he improved as a run-blocker in 2021. Williams will get two more years to prove he's the long-term answer on quarterback Joe Burrow's blind side. His fifth-year option is worth roughly $12 million.

Apr. 29th • 3:15 PM

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams reportedly bulked up during the offseason. Currently weighing in at around 315 pounds, a 10-pound increase from last season, the 23-year-old hopes the added bulk will make him better equipped to handle opposing defenders. With Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon both suffering season-ending injuries during the 2020-21 campaign, Cincy's offensive unit will undoubtedly benefit from Williams' increase in strength and size.

Aug. 1st • 8:15 PM

The Cincinnati Bengals placed rookie offensive tackle Jonah Williams (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, likely ending his season. The good news is that Williams will not need surgery, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Cornerback Darius Phillips was activated from IR in a corresponding move. Williams will be out for at least the next three games, and with just four games left in the season, the team's first-round selection (11th overall) could easily have played his last snap in his rookie campaign. The Bengals last two first-rounders have finished the season on IR. The loss of the 23-year-old from Alabama is more bad news for a bad offensive line and won't make life easy on either quarterback Brandon Allen or Ryan Finley the rest of the way. Cincy does have a good matchup on the ground against Dallas in Week 14, though, so perhaps running back Giovani Bernard can put up some useful fantasy numbers.

Dec. 9th • 11:22 AM