Williams had four solo tackles in five games between the Bears and Buccaneers in 2018.

EDGE Analysis

Williams started the season with Tampa Bay but was waived off injured reserve with a hamstring injury, only to join Chicago in mid-December. The 27-year-old heads into free agency having played minimal defensive snaps since 2016 with the Jets.

Williams signed a contract with the Bears on Wednesday, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams should provide the Bears with an additional body on the back end. He played significant defensive snaps early in his career, but Williams will likely have a better chance sticking around in Chicago if he can prove to be a contributor on special teams.

Williams (hamstring) was waived with an injury settlement by the Buccaneers on Monday, according to the NFL's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was placed on injured reserve earlier this month, and has ultimately been waived by Tampa Bay. When healthy, Williams will be free to look for a depth role elsewhere in the league.

Williams (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams had already been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Falcons and has been battling hamstring issues over the last few weeks. The Buccaneers signed wide receiver Freddie Martino to fill his spot int he 53-man roster.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams did not participate in practice Thursday and Friday after logging a limited session Wednesday, so his Week 6 absence comes as no surprise. The Buccaneers' secondary could be thin if starters Carlton Davis (groin) and Jordan Whitehead (hamstring) can't go as well.

Williams (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's obviously a step in the wrong direction for Williams, who'd been a limited participant Wednesday. The reserve cornerback is exclusively a depth option on defense, but his special teams role would have to be accounted for if he can't suit up Sunday against the Falcons.

Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams worked through his hamstring issue prior to the Week 4 loss to the Bears and was ultimately a full participant in the final practice before that contest. He subsequently logged a total of 25 snaps (12 defense, 13 special teams) in that contest as a depth option in the secondary. Thursday's practice report should offer further clarity on Williams' status.

Williams (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 4 tilt against the Bears, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was back to full practice participation Friday and will resume his role as a depth piece in the secondary against the Bears.

Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited Wednesday and Thursday, giving him favorable odds of being ready to suit up Sunday.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Steelers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was unable to participate at practice throughout the week, rendering this decision unsurprising. His absence could create an opportunity for Javien Elliott to see some action, but both players primarily just provide depth at corner.