Williams (neck) recorded 63 total tackles (29 solo) and two passes defensed over 16 regular-season appearances in 2025.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was one of the Bills' best defenders in 2024, recording 117 total tackles across 618 defensive snaps. However, he played a smaller defensive role this season, logging just 63 stops over 431 defensive snaps in the regular season. Despite this, the Tulane product remained a key part of Buffalo's defense, as he tallied the fifth-most stops on the team and was an important special-teams contributor (258 snaps). Still on his rookie contract through the 2026 season, Williams, who left the Bills' divisional-round loss to the Broncos with a neck injury, could compete for a starting inside linebacker position this summer.

Williams (neck) has been ruled out for the remainder of Buffalo's divisional-round matchup versus the Broncos on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams is done for the day after suffering a neck injury while making a tackle on the opening kickoff. In his absence, Baylon Spector could be in line for increased playing time during the remainder of the matchup.

Williams (knee) practiced in full Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year pro from Tulane was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, but Friday's full session suggests he's moved past the issue. Williams has appeared in four games for Buffalo this season, recording 18 total tackles and one pass defended. Now back at full health, he's expected to start alongside Terrel Bernard in the Bills' linebacker corps in Monday night's matchup against the Falcons.

Williams (knee) will be a limited participant in practice Thursday, per head coach Sean McDermott, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams didn't practice at all prior to sitting out Buffalo's Week 5 loss to New England, so his limited participation in the team's first practice of Week 6 preparation is a step in the right direction. If healthy enough to suit up Monday against the Falcons, Williams would presumably return to his starting role at linebacker.

Williams (knee) will not play in Sunday night's game against the Patriots, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the Bills are one of just two NFL teams off to a 4-0 start, the run defense has been poor with an AFC-worst mark of 164.3 rushing yards allowed per game. Fellow linebacker Matt Milano's (pectoral) status now takes on added import for Sunday's divisional matchup.

Williams (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams logged a season-high 84 percent of the defensive snaps in last Sunday's win over the Saints, racking up six tackles (three solo) in the process. It's unclear when Williams suffered the injury, as this is his first time on the injury report this season.

Williams (calf) returned to training camp on Wednesday, Alex Brasky of Bills Digest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams injured his calf during the first week of training camp and has been held off the field for the past two weeks. His return to camp, still a month away from the regular season, is a good sign as the 24-year-old is a very important depth piece in Buffalo's defense. He totaled 117 tackles last season, starting 11 games with Matt Milano sidelined due to a biceps injury.

Williams (calf) did not participate in Friday's practice, Alex Brasky of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams injured his calf during a drill Thursday and was held out of Friday's session. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but given it's training camp, the Bills will likely play it conservatively with Williams, who hasn't missed a game since entering the league in 2023. He finished the 2024 regular season with 117 tackles (68 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries across 17 games.

Williams played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 117 tackles (68 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. He added seven tackles (six solo) across the Bills' three playoff games.

EDGE Analysis

The 2023 third-round pick started in the first 11 games of the regular season due to the absence of Matt Milano, who began the campaign on injured reserve while recovering from a right leg fracture that he suffered in October 2023. Williams took advantage of the opportunity, recording 97 tackles (59 solo) over that span while logging double-digit tackles in six games. He moved back to a rotational role following Buffalo's Week 12 bye after Milano was activated off IR, but Williams' play in 2024 gives him a strong case of being an every-down linebacker for the 2025 season. Williams will have a chance to earn that role when training camp starts in July.

Williams registered eight tackles (six solo) during the Bills' 24-21 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams saw extended playing time at linebacker Sunday due to Matt Milano (biceps) being sidelined with an injury. Williams finished Sunday's game tied with Cole Bishop as Buffalo's second-leading tackler behind Terrel Bernard (12). Williams is now up to 108 tackles (65 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries through 15 games.