Joshua Williams
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Mon 3/9/26 8:40 PM

Williams and the Titans agreed on a two-year contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams will head to Tennessee after four seasons with the Chiefs, most recently operating primarily as a special-teams asset in 2025. The cornerback played in 15 regular-season contests, logging 255 of his 272 total snaps with the special teams unit, ultimately compiling six total tackles (four solo) during the 2025 campaign. Williams will now look to compete for a starting role in the Titans' secondary in 2026, while the team has also added Alontae Taylor from the Saints and Cor'Dale Flott from the Giants at cornerback so far in free agency.

Joshua Williams
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Thu 2/13/25 8:26 PM

Williams played on 393 defensive snaps and on 220 special-teams snaps during the 2024 regular season, recording 33 tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and six pass breakups.
EDGE Analysis
The 2022 fourth-round pick's snap counts were similar the last two years: 312 on defense and 303 on special teams in 2023 and 414 on defense and 215 on special teams in 2022. Williams was believed to have a chance at starting opposite Trent McDuffie going into the 2024 campaign, but Jaylen Watson ended up taking over that role. Williams is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2025.

Joshua Williams
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Wed 12/11/24 8:27 PM

Williams (chest) was a full participant in Kansas City's practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Williams suffered a chest injury during the team's Week 14 win over the Chargers but is now healthy once again. The 25-year-old will be good to go for Sunday's game versus Browns where he will look to contribute on both defense and special teams.

Joshua Williams
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Sun 12/8/24 11:15 PM

Williams (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Chargers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams went back to the locker room with a chest injury in the second half, placing some doubt on his chances to return to the field. In his absence, Keith Taylor stands to see an uptick in usage at cornerback versus Los Angeles.

Joshua Williams
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Mon 9/2/24 5:52 PM

Williams (hamstring) was left off Kansas City's injury report Monday ahead of Thursday night's regular-season opener against Baltimore, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams has been dealing with a hamstring issue since mid-August, but it now appears he's fully recovered after being left off the Chiefs' injury report Monday. With the departure of L'Jarius Sneed this past offseason, Williams is projected to play a bigger role in Kansas City's secondary in 2024, starting opposite All-Pro Trent McDuffie.

Joshua Williams
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Tue 8/20/24 7:35 PM

Williams did not participate in Tuesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams played 21 snaps (13 on defense, eight on special teams) and recorded one tackle in Saturday's preseason game against Detroit. With Kansas City playing against Chicago on Thursday, it's unlikely that the 2022 fourth-round pick will suit up for the preseason finale. Williams is slated to serve as the second starting cornerback opposite Trent McDuffie.

Joshua Williams
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Fri 12/22/23 6:56 PM

Williams (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
The second-year cornerback missed Kansas City's Week 15 win over the Patriots with an illness, but it now seems as if he's been able to move past the issue. Williams has played a rotational role in the Chiefs' secondary thus far, recording 14 total tackles, including one tackle for loss, and one pass deflection in 13 games.

Joshua Williams
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Sun 12/17/23 12:02 PM

Williams (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Williams was added to the injury report Saturday with the illness and will end up missing his first game of the season. The 2022 fourth-round pick has primarily played on special teams over the past two months, so Kansas City's defense won't be significantly affected by his absence.

Joshua Williams
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Sun 12/17/23 8:07 AM

The Chiefs list Williams as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots due to an illness.
EDGE Analysis
A late addition to the Week 15 injury report, Williams likely came down with the illness at some point Saturday. The second-year cornerback has seen more snaps on special teams (252) than defense (209) this season, logging 14 tackles and one pass breakup.

Joshua Williams
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Sat 4/30/22 1:35 PM

The Chiefs selected Williams in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 135th overall.
EDGE Analysis
Williams (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) played at tiny Fayetteville State and might need some development time before he's ready to play a leading role for the Chiefs, but that developmental upside is considerable and he's a good trait match to former top Chiefs corner Charvarius Ward, who left for San Francisco in free agency. With a huge frame and long reach, Williams has most prototypical traits for outside, press-heavy cornerback play.