NFL News: Sam Williams’ Out for 2024

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An MRI confirmed that Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams had suffered a season-ending ACL tear. The Cowboys will place Williams on injured reserve and likely add a new player to their roster.

This news impacts NFL Odds, as the Cowboys must adjust their defensive strategies without one of their key players.

Cowboys Career

The Cowboys drafted Williams with the No. 56 overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He is currently in the third year of a four-year, $6,224,239 contract that includes a $1,706,720 signing bonus. 

In the 2023 season, Williams played in all 17 games for the Cowboys, recording 26 tackles, five tackles for loss, four and a half sacks, and one forced fumble. His performance on the field demonstrated his potential to be a critical defensive asset for the Cowboys.

Williams Trajectory

Williams, 25, had an impressive college career before joining the NFL. Initially, he played at Northeast Mississippi Community College and then transferred to Ole Miss, where he became a standout player.

In his first year at Ole Miss in 2019, Williams played in 12 games, recording 38 tackles, six sacks, and one interception. Despite a suspension in 2020 due to a felony charge of sexual battery, which was later dropped, Williams returned to the field and excelled. In 2021, he broke Ole Miss’s single-season sack record, earning second-team All-American and first-team All-SEC honors.

The loss of Williams is a significant blow to the Cowboys’ defense. His ability to disrupt the opposing offense and create pressure on the quarterback was a crucial part of the Cowboys’ defensive strategy. 

This injury will force the team to explore other options to fill the gap left by Williams’ absence. The impact of his injury will be closely watched by bettors and analysts, as it could influence NFL Futures for the Cowboys.

As the Cowboys navigate this challenging situation, they will focus on compensating for Williams’s loss. The team must rely on other defensive players to step up and fill the void. The decisions made in the coming days and weeks will be critical for the Cowboys’ regarding their NFL Odds.