Williams announced his retirement Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was drafted by Baltimore in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, which is where he spent the first nine years of his NFL career before playing five regular-season games with Kansas City in 2022. Williams' most productive season came in 2015, when he registered 53 tackles (35 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games. Williams finishes his 10-year NFL career having played 128 regular-season games (114 starts) while accruing 325 tackles, including 7.0 sacks, 11 pass breakups, five fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.

Williams was signed to the Chiefs' 53-man roster Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams signed with the team's practice squad Nov. 30 with the expectations of a quick move to the active roster. The former Raven has yet to play this season, but he should at least bolster the team's depth at defensive tackle. It's unclear how large of a role he'll have, especially early on, but he should suit up Sunday against the Broncos.

The Chiefs are expected to sign Williams to their practice squad, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was drafted in 2013 by the Ravens, and he ultimately spent his first nine NFL campaigns in Baltimore, which included a Pro-Bowl selection following the 2018 season. With Tershawn Wharton suffering a torn ACL back in Week 5 and expected to remain sidelined the rest of the year, it's possible the veteran defensive lineman could receive a promotion to Kansas City's active roster and eventually join Chris Jones and Khalen Saunders in the trenches.

Williams had 11 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Through seven appearances leading up to Week 13's loss, Williams hadn't recorded a single game with more than three tackles, so Sunday's explosion onto the IDP fantasy radar came out of left field. The veteran nose tackle isn't normally a strong candidate for fantasy utility, but he is set for a strong matchup against a run-heavy Browns offense Week 14.

Williams (shoulder) is active for Sunday night's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Williams put in two limited practices during the week before sitting out Friday, but that appears to have been simply a rest day. He'll return after a three-game absence.

Williams (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was unable to participate in practice Friday, suggesting that he's likely in line for a fourth consecutive absence come Sunday. The questionable tag gives him some hope, though, so Williams' status will bear monitoring ahead of the clash between AFC North rivals. Having Williams on the interior of the defensive line would undoubtedly help the Ravens slow Cleveland's potent rushing attack.

Williams (shoulder) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Williams' absence will mark his third straight game missed due to a shoulder injury. As a result, Justin Ellis should presumably again see an increased role.

Williams (shoulder) is inactive for Thursday's game against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Williams is set to miss his second consecutive game due to the shoulder issue, and his status remains uncertain given that he did not practice Wednesday. Justin Ellis should take over an increased role in Williams' absence.

Williams (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was able to log a limited practice Friday after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, but he will still be sidelined Sunday. Justin Ellis is expected to start at nose tackle for the Ravens, while Kahlil McKenzie and Broderick Washington will likely see increased snaps from their reserve roles.

The Ravens activated Williams from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Luke Jones of WNST reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was deemed a close contact to Jaylon Ferguson -- who tested positive for COVID-19 -- and was inactive for Sunday's contest against the Lions. The 32-year-old was also dealing with a minor neck injury that he sustained in Week 2, so he still has to recover from that before he can get back into the mix against Denver in Week 4.