Chris Williams (born June 16, 1998) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was signed by the

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in 2020 as an undrafted free agent.

College career

Williams was a member of the

for four seasons. While playing for the Seahawks, Williams recorded 105 tackles (41 solo) 22.0 tackles for a loss, 6 sacks 3 forced fumble, a single fumble recovery and 3 blocked kicks. Williams also earned Second-team All-NEC honors in 2018. In his senior season debut against

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, he had 11 tackles. During Williams's senior year in 2019, he had 62 tackles, including four sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss. Williams earned First-team All-

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honors.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Williams was signed by the

following the

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to their practice squad. In his first two preseason games in 2021, Williams recorded four tackles and one quarterback hurry and was praised by defensive tackle

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. On August 31, it was announced that Williams made the initial 53-man roster. He played in four games before being waived on October 19, but was re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Williams was waived by the Colts and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 11. He was waived on May 4, 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 10, 2023, Williams signed with the

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. He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad, but later released.

Cleveland Browns

On December 19, 2023, Williams was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.

Chicago Bears

On August 24, 2024, Williams and a seventh-round pick were traded to the

for a sixth-round pick. In week 6, Williams recorded his first career sack against the

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in one of that seasons NFL London Games.

References

External links

Cleveland Browns bioWagner Seahawks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Chris 1998 births Living people American football defensive tackles Wagner Seahawks football players Cleveland Browns players Indianapolis Colts players Kansas City Chiefs players Players of American football from New York (state) Players of American football from Brooklyn Chicago Bears players