Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Mon 1/5/26 9:47 PM

The Buccaneers signed Williams to a reserve/future contract Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The undrafted free agent out of LSU earned a spot on the Buccaneers' 53-man roster after a strong training camp. His rookie season was a bit tumultuous, as he missed time while in the league's concussion protocol before being served a six-game suspension by the NFL in mid-November for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. He was waived by the Bucs on Dec. 29 before being signed to the practice squad one day later, and he'll stick around with Tampa Bay during offseason activities with the aim of cracking the team's active roster for a second-straight year.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Tue 12/30/25 5:54 PM

The Buccaneers signed Williams to the practice squad Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams was waived from the Buccaneers' active roster Monday, but he will remain in Tampa Bay as a member of the team's practice squad. He last saw regular-season action in Week 10 against the Patriots and has logged four carries for 11 yards and five kickoff returns for 129 yards across three games.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Mon 12/29/25 4:03 PM

The Buccaneers waived Williams on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams served a six-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. His suspension was lifted Dec. 22, and rather than cut another player on the 53-man roster to make room for Williams, the Buccaneers have opted to let go of the LSU product. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, Williams will look to sign with a team in need of backfield depth and a returner on special teams.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Mon 12/22/25 8:09 PM

The NFL lifted Williams' six-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams has served his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. He'll be available for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though he's unlikely to be part of the Buccaneers' backfield rotation that consists of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker. Williams did turn five kickoffs for 129 yards in Week 5 against the Seahawks, and that could be his role for Sunday's road tilt.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Tue 11/11/25 4:18 PM

Williams received a six-game suspension Tuesday for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The undrafted rookie out of LSU had suited up in three of the Buccaneers' first nine games this season, carrying four times for 11 yards. Williams has received most of his playing time on special teams, though he had been active as the team's No. 3 running back behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker over the previous two games while Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) has remained sidelined. With Irving not expected to return to action Week 11 at Buffalo, expect the Buccaneers to elevate one of Owen Wright or Michael Wiley to serve as their No. 3 back in Williams' absence.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Wed 10/29/25 2:35 AM

Williams rushed four times for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-3 win over the Saints on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The undrafted rookie logged a career-high six snaps on offense behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker, and he recorded the first four carries of his career in the process. The fact the Saints never threatened and the Buccaneers were in firm control of the game throughout the second half facilitated Williams' opportunity, but if Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is able to finally get healthy over Tampa Bay's Week 9 bye, Williams could be relegated to just special-teams duty or inactive status in a Week 10 home matchup against the Patriots.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Fri 10/24/25 2:14 PM

Williams has cleared concussion protocol and will be available to play Sunday against New Orleans, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams has appeared in just one game this season, logging six snaps on special teams and two on offense. He's yet to touch the ball outside of five kick returns.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Wed 10/22/25 8:14 PM

Williams (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams was unable to play against the Lions on Monday while in the league's concussion protocol. His full participation in Wednesday's walkthrough is a step in the right direction for the 24-year-old running back, but he'll have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available for Sunday's road game against the Saints.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Sat 10/18/25 5:23 PM

Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams will remain in the league's concussion protocol, which will cause him to miss Monday night's road game. With Williams and Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) both ruled out, Rachaad White will lead the Buccaneers backfield while Sean Tucker serves as the backup running back and a return specialist. Williams' next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Josh Williams
RB TB (9)
Fri 10/17/25 6:06 PM

Williams (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old running back entered the league's concussion protocol following the Bucs' Week 6 win over the 49ers. Williams has been sidelined for Tampa Bay's first two practices of the week, and he faces an uphill battle to play in Monday's road game against Detroit.