Williams was released by the Eagles on Saturday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams, a 2019 second-round selection by the Browns, spent his first four years in Cleveland but saw his production decline significantly in 2022. He was looking for a fresh start in Philadelphia, but was already falling behind some younger options at cornerback before the team ultimately opted to make this move. According to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio, the 25-year-old is owed just $600,000 fully guaranteed of the total $1.35 million on his one-year contract. He will now be on the hunt for a new opportunity.

Williams signed a contract with the Eagles on Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams spent the first four seasons of his career in Cleveland, but his role with the team declined significantly in 2022. He'll likely continue to serve in a depth role in the secondary in Philadelphia, though he could be a valuable special teams contributor.

Williams (coach's decision) is inactive Week 14 against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Williams has been used heavily on special teams over the last three weeks, in addition to his role as a backup cornerback. He'll take a seat for the Sunday contest, however, despite the fact he did not show up on the injury report this week.

Williams had one tackle and was flagged for pass interference in Sunday's 38-15 loss to New England in Week 6.

EDGE Analysis

Williams made his season debut, slotting in as the third cornerback with the Browns' best cornerback, Denzel Ward, unavailable due to a concussion. He played 37 of 70 snaps.

Cleveland activated Williams (hamstring) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus New England, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams will make his season debut Sunday, filling in for the injured Denzel Ward (concussion). It might be a good game to knock the rust off, with Williams and the Browns going against a run-heavy Patriots team.

Cleveland's release of cornerback Thomas Graham indicates Williams (hamstring) could return from his injury Week 6 against the Patriots, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that Graham was signed to the roster shortly after Williams sustained his hamstring injury, it appears logical his release signals good news about Williams. The Browns designated Williams to return from injured reserve last week, but he was not activated for a Week 5 loss to the Chargers.

Williams (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Browns now have 21 days to either activate Williams or place him back on IR, which would end his season. Based on the severity of his injury, he's expected to return in the near future, potentially as soon as Sunday against the Chargers. When healthy, the cornerback will likely step into a significant role in Cleveland's secondary.

The Browns placed Williams (hamstring) on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams had already been ruled out for Week 1, but he'll now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. In his absence, A.J. Green is expected to step into a larger role in Cleveland's secondary.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Panthers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams didn't practice Thursday or Friday, so his unavailability doesn't come as a surprise. In his absence, expect A.J. Green to step up as the primary nickel cornerback during Week 1.

Williams (hamstring) didn't practice Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams hasn't practiced back-to-back days, putting his status for Sunday's season opener in serious jeopardy. If he's unable to suit up, A.J. Green would likely step into a larger role during Week 1.