The Bills released Williams on Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Williams' release frees up more than $6 million in cap space for Buffalo with just $3.6 in dead money, a situation which made the starting offensive lineman's departure fairly predictable. Now heading into his age-30 season, Williams won't have much difficulty drumming up interest on the open market. Meanwhile, the Bills could have difficulty replacing the versatility he offered the O-line.
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Bills' Daryl Williams: Secures deal with Buffalo
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The Bills signed Williams to a three-year, $28.2 million deal Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Williams proved to be a reliable starting right tackle during the 2020. With Dion Dawkins and Williams returning to the team, Josh Allen should have another year of strong protection.
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Bills' Daryl Williams: No injury tag for Monday
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Williams (groin) practiced fully Saturday after being limited earlier this week and does not have an injury designation for Monday's game at New England.
Williams has been a nice surprise all season as a rock at right offensive tackle, and it appears as if he's set to continue on his fine campaign.
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Bills' Daryl Williams: Leaves with groin injury
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Williams (groin) is questionable to return to Saturday's game in Denver.
Williams was forced out of Saturday's contest midway through the third quarter. Ty Nsekhe stands to fill in at right tackle as long as Williams remains sidelined.
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Daryl Williams: Carolina to Buffalo pipeline
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Buffalo has signed Williams to a one-year contract as a free agent, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Williams profiles as a logical signing for the Bills for two reasons: 1) He can play tackle or guard, and the team was looking for that kind of versatility, as it is already set for the five starters. 2) He's yet another former Panther with ties to Bills GM Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott, both of whom started their careers with the Carolina franchise. Expect Williams to provide valuable depth as the Bills continue to beef up their offense around Josh Allen, with the ability to start in a pinch if injuries hit hard.
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Panthers' Daryl Williams: Healthy start from camp
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Williams (knee) has gained medical clearance and is good to go for the start of training camp, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.
Williams had been limited during offseason work after recovering from a torn MCL and dislocated patella. The Panthers were so confident in his ability to rebound, they even signed him to a one-year extension this offseason. Now that Williams is healthy, he's projected to regain his position as the team's starting right tackle.
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Panthers' Daryl Williams: Limited participant during OTAs
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Williams (knee) is participating in individual drills during the opening days of OTAs, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Williams is recovering from surgery to repair a torn MCL and dislocated patella in his right knee, an injury he suffered in Week 1 of last season. The Panthers felt good enough about Williams' ability to rebound by signing him to a one-year extension this offseason. The veteran's progress up to this point suggests he's nearing a return to the full participation.
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Panthers' Daryl Williams: Recovery remains on track
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Coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday that Williams' recovery from right knee surgery is "going as scheduled," Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Williams underwent the procedure in September and missed the remainder of the 2018 season after suffering the injury Week 1. The 26-year-old is on track to slot back in as the Panthers' starting right tackle in 2019, assuming his smooth recovery continues.
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Panthers' Daryl Williams: Placed on IR
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The Panthers placed Williams (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Williams recently underwent surgery on his right knee, a procedure that was reportedly unrelated to the dislocated patella he suffered in the offseason. In any case, the 2017 second-team All-Pro will be sidelined for at least the next eight weeks, with the potential to rejoin the 53-man roster thereafter as one of the two league-allotted players the Panthers can bring back IR. For the time being, Williams' role at right tackle will be covered by Amini Silatou and newly signed Chris Clark.
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Panthers' Daryl Williams: Likely to land on IR
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Williams (knee) is expected to be placed on injured reserve, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Williams will seek surgery on his injured knee, Rodrigue also reports. Though Williams will undergo surgery on his right knee, it appears that the 2017 second-team All-Pro's injury is unrelated to the dislocated patella he suffered in the offseason. If Williams is placed on injured reserve, he will be eligible to rejoin the Panthers after eight games.
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Panthers' Daryl Williams: Questionable for season opener
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Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Williams returned to practice this week after tearing his MCL and dislocating the patella in his right knee in July, but he appears to have a legitimate chance of playing Sunday. Corey Robinson seems likely to start at right tackle if Williams is unable to suit up, with Matt Kalil (knee) on injured reserve.
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Panthers' Daryl Williams: Ahead of schedule in recovery
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Williams (MCL) is ahead of schedule in his recovery and isn't certain whether he will begin the season on injured reserve, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Williams was originally expected to miss half of the regular season because of the injury, but it appears his timeline has since been accelerated. A better estimate of his timeline will likely arise when the regular season rolls around and his status needs to be clarified.
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Panthers' Daryl Williams: Suffers dislocated patella and torn MCL
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Williams (knee) was diagnosed with a dislocated patella and torn MCL in his right knee Saturday, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.
Williams, a second-team All-Pro last season, injured his knee while setting up to pass block at Saturday morning's practice. The timetable for Williams' recovery has yet to be set, but as long as he is out, expect Taylor Moton to see starting reps at right tackle. Moton was a second-round pick in 2017 and has yet to start an NFL game.
