Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Thu 12/25/25 11:59 AM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams (concussion) is active for Thursday's Week 17 battle against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams did not play Sunday against the Chargers due to a concussion. He's since cleared the NFL's five-step protocol and is good to go for Christmas Day. Williams should take on his usual starting role that has resulted in 1.5 sacks since he joined the Cowboys in mid-November (though that entire sack total came in his team debut).
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Wed 12/24/25 2:50 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams (concussion) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Alabama product practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week and must still clear concussion protocol in order to play in the Week 17 divisional matchup. Since being dealt from the Jets to the Cowboys in early November, Williams has recorded 16 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and one interception across five contests. If he's sidelined Thursday, expect Kenny Clark to have an expanded role on Dallas' defensive line.
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Mon 12/22/25 7:45 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams (concussion) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams missed Sunday's win over the Chargers but practiced fully last Friday, suggesting he's nearing a return to action. Dallas is on a short week this week ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Commanders.
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Sun 12/21/25 12:17 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Williams entered the league's concussion protocol following the Cowboys' Week 15 loss to the Vikings. He was able to end Week 16 prep with a full practice Friday, but he has not progressed enough to be cleared to play Sunday. Solomon Thomas and Kenny Clark will take on expanded roles on the defensive line in Williams' absence.
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Sat 12/20/25 2:19 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams is dealing with a neck injury in addition to being in concussion protocol but remains questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old appears unlikely to suit up Sunday despite his questionable designation. If Williams is sidelined for the Week 16 matchup, Kenny Clark and Solomon Thomas will likely both have expanded roles on Dallas' defensive line.
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Fri 12/19/25 6:16 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams put together a DNP-LP-FP practice log while in the league's concussion protocol, which he would have to clear in order to be available for Sunday's game. Kenny Clark and Solomon Thomas would be the top candidates to start alongside Osa Odighizuwa at defensive tackle if Williams is not cleared to play in Week 16.
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Thu 12/18/25 6:46 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams cleared the third step of the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Thursday by being cleared for non-contact practice. If the defensive tackle hopes to play Sunday, he will have to practice Friday and be cleared by an independent neurologist. If Williams can not be cleared of his concussion in time for Sunday's game, Kenny Clark and Solomon Thomas would be in line for expanded roles on the Cowboys' defensive line.
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Wed 12/17/25 8:31 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams is dealing with a concussion that he suffered late in the team's Week 15 loss to the Vikings, and his absence at practice to open the week doesn't come as a surprise. The defensive lineman will have to clear concussion protocol and therefore is fighting an uphill battle to being available for Week 16. Williams will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's contest against the Chargers.
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Tue 11/18/25 11:23 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams recorded four total tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Monday night's 33-16 win over Las Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Williams made his presence known in his debut with Dallas, combining with Kenny Clark to sack Geno Smith in the first quarter before later adding a full sack on Smith in the second. The defensive tackle hadn't registered a sack since Week 1 with the Jets, so his ability to hit the ground running with the Cowboys is significant. Williams is now up to 36 total tackles (18 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding three forced fumbles over nine games this year.
Quinnen Williams IL/DT DAL (10) Mon 11/17/25 7:34 PM
Quinnen Williams
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Williams is active for Monday's game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Williams will make his debut with the Cowboys and is expected to be a "full go" during Monday night's contest, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The Cowboys acquired Williams from the Jets in early November, and the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle will work alongside Kenny Clark, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Dante Fowler and others on the defensive line. Williams accumulated 32 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles in eight regular-season games as a member of the Jets.