Williams (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans. Williams did not practice Friday, so his inactive Week 4 status is not really surprising. As a result, rookie Cyril Richardson is slated to start at left guard for the Bills on Sunday.

Williams (back) did not participate in Friday's practice and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Houston, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports. Williams is a starter at guard whom the Bills recruited in free agency this season. Rookie Cyril Richardson is expected to get his first NFL start if and when Williams can't go, which would give the Bills two rookies on the O-Line. However, Seantrel Henderson at right tackle has surpassed everyone's expectations so far.

The Bills' official website called G Chris Williams a "lock" to start. Williams received a head-scratching four-year $13.5 million contract from the Bills this offseason. The contract almost guarantees he is the Week 1 starter at left guard. Williams graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 74 guard out of 81 qualifiers last season.

Bills signed G Chris Williams to a four-year, $13.5 million contract with $5.5 million guaranteed.

Free agent G/T Chris Williams is visiting the Bills Wednesday.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Texans are interested in free agent G/T Chris Williams. Williams started all 16 games at left guard for the Rams last season, but was overmatched both as a pass protector and run blocker. The former No. 14 overall pick of the Bears shouldn't be looked at as a starter, though the Rams appear to still see him that way and remain interested in re-signing Williams.

Rams LG Chris Williams was forced from St. Louis' Week 12 game against the Bears with a concussion. Williams went down in the first half, and was officially ruled out after the break. Shelley Smith is now in the game at left guard. Williams has graded out negatively in Pro Football Focus' guard ratings this season.

Rams re-signed G/T Chris Williams to a one-year contract. The deal is worth "up to" $2.75 million, but Williams' base salary should be near the veteran's minimum. The former first-round bust appeared in six games between the Rams and Bears last season, playing 88 snaps. He won't be guaranteed a roster spot.

StLouisRams.com reports re-signing OL Chris Williams remains a possibility for the team. Williams was signed by the Rams prior to Week 8 last season, and he appeared in six games for the team. The former first-round pick visited the Panthers nearly two weeks ago, but that's been his only visit. Williams can play both guard and tackle and would be a backup with the Rams.

Free agent G/T Chris Williams will visit the Panthers.