DeShawn Williams

DeShawn Shamaine Williams (born December 29, 1992)[1] is an American football nose tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

DeShawn Williams
No. 90 – Denver Broncos
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1992-12-29) December 29, 1992
Central, South Carolina
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:D. W. Daniel
(Central, South Carolina)
College:Clemson
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2020
Total tackles:35
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Williams signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015.[2] He was released by the Bengals on September 5, 2015 during final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad.[3][4] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bengals on January 6, 2016.[5]

He was released by the Bengals on November 26, 2016 but was re-signed two days later.[6][7]

On September 2, 2017, Williams was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9]

Denver Broncos

On January 17, 2018, Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos.[10] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] He was released on September 11, 2018.[13]

Miami Dolphins

On October 16, 2018, Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[14] On December 5, 2018, Williams was released from the Dolphins practice squad.

Indianapolis Colts

On December 10, 2018, Williams was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 13, 2019.[16] He was waived on April 30, 2019.[17]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On May 13, 2019, Williams was signed by the Denver Broncos.[18] He was released on August 31, 2019.[19]

Calgary Stampeders

Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders on December 5, 2019.[20] He was released on August 11, 2020.[21]

Denver Broncos (third stint)

On August 15, 2020, Williams re-signed with the Broncos, his third stint with the team.[22] He was waived on September 5, 2020,[23] but was signed to the practice squad the following day.[24] He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2020.[25]

In Week 6 against the New England Patriots, Williams recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Cam Newton during the 18–12 win.[26] In Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, Williams recorded his first two career sacks on Tua Tagovailoa during the 20–13 win.[27]

References
  1. DeShawn Williams. "DeShawn Williams, DT for the Cincinnati Bengals at". Nfl.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  2. Marcum, Jason; Toback, Rebecca (May 8, 2015). "Bengals announce undrafted free agents signed". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  3. Toback, Rebecca (September 5, 2015). "Bengals roster cuts: Bengals 53-man roster 2015". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  4. Kirkendall, Josh (September 6, 2015). "Cincinnati Bengals 2015 practice squad announced". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  5. "After passing on Saints, DeShawn Williams bets on Bengals". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  6. Marcum, Jason (November 26, 2016). "Bengals activate Cedric Peerman, sign Tyler Ott; Derron Smith ruled out vs Ravens". CincyJungle.com.
  7. Toback, Rebecca (November 28, 2016). "Bengals place cornerback Chykie Brown on Injured Reserve". CincyJungle.com.
  8. Toback, Rebecca (September 2, 2017). "NFL roster cuts 2017: Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster". CincyJungle.com.
  9. Hobson, Geoff (September 3, 2017). "Elliott, DeShawn Williams return on practice squad". Bengals.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2017.
  10. "Broncos sign three players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com. January 17, 2018.
  11. DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com.
  12. DiLalla, Aric (September 2, 2018). "Broncos sign nine players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  13. "Broncos sign S Shamarko Thomas to active roster, Niles Scott to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. September 11, 2018.
  14. "Former Clemson DT signs with Dolphins". TigerNet.com. October 17, 2018.
  15. "Roster Moves: Colts Sign DT DeShawn Williams To Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 10, 2018.
  16. Hickey, Kevin (January 13, 2019). "Colts sign 9 players to futures contracts". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  17. Walker, Andrew (April 30, 2019). "Colts Sign Free Agent Running Back Spencer Ware". Colts.com.
  18. DiLalla, Aric (May 13, 2019). "Broncos sign four players as OTAs begin". DenverBroncos.com.
  19. DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2019). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  20. "Stampeders sign Reinhart and Williams". Stampeders.com. December 5, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  21. "Stampeders release defensive lineman". Stampeders.com. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  22. "Broncos sign DL DeShawn Williams". DenverBroncos.com. August 15, 2020.
  23. DiLalla, Aric (September 5, 2020). "Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  24. DiLalla, Aric (September 6, 2020). "Broncos sign 15 players to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  25. DiLalla, Aric (September 25, 2020). "Broncos promote QB Brett Rypien, DL DeShawn Williams to active roster". DenverBroncos.com.
  26. "Denver Broncos at New England Patriots - October 18th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  27. "Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos - November 22nd, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
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