Chad Williams (born October 19, 1994) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played

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. He was selected by the

Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play t ...

in the third round (98th overall) in the

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. He has also played for the

Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ...

, and the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL).

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

The

selected Williams in the third round (98th overall) of the

. Williams was the 12th wide receiver drafted in 2017. On May 18, 2017, the Arizona Cardinals signed Williams to a four-year, $3.17 million contract that includes a

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of $706,288.

2017 season

On September 17, 2017, in Week 2, Williams had his first career reception, a 15-yard pass from quarterback Carson Palmer, in the 16–13 overtime victory over the

2018 season

In Week 4 of the 2018 season, Williams scored his first professional touchdown on a 22-yard reception from Josh Rosen in the 20–17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the season with 17 receptions for 171 yards and one touchdown. On August 31, 2019, Williams was waived by the Cardinals.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 2, 2019, Williams was signed to the

practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 3, 2019. Williams was waived with an injury designated by the Colts on August 24, 2020, and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day. He was waived with an injury settlement on September 2, 2020.

Kansas City Chiefs

Williams was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on September 30, 2020. He was released on November 19, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad on December 18. He was released on December 22. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 14, 2021. He was released on August 17, 2021.

New Orleans Breakers

On February 23, 2022, Williams was selected by the New Orleans Breakers in the

2022 USFL draft The 2022 USFL Draft, also known as the 2022 USFL Player Selection Meeting, was the player selection process to fill the rosters of the eight teams for the 2022 USFL season. The draft was held on February 22–23, 2022, with results released throug ...

. Williams won Week 1 Special Teams Player of the Week after a performance in which he blocked a punt vs the Philadelphia Stars. He was released on April 28, 2022.

Arlington Renegades

Williams was assigned to the Arlington Renegades of the XFL on January 6, 2023.

References

External links

Arizona Cardinals bio

Grambling State Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Chad 1994 births Living people American football wide receivers Arizona Cardinals players Grambling State Tigers football players Indianapolis Colts players Kansas City Chiefs players Players of American football from Baton Rouge, Louisiana New Orleans Breakers (2022) players Arlington Renegades players