Williams (knee) has been ruled active ahead of Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Williams will suit up on game day for the first time since going down with a knee injury against Tampa Bay in Week 12. The versatile defensive back has played multiple spots in the Saints' banged-up secondary this season. With top cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) and starting strong safety Marcus Maye (knee) both inactive versus the Browns, Williams should be in line for a very prominent workload Week 16.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Remains out
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Williams failed to make substanial progress during the team's Week 14 bye and will remain sidelined for a second straight game due to a knee injury he suffered on the first defensive snap of Week 12. In his absence, Bradley Roby and Alontae Taylor are candidates for increased snaps in the slot, though Taylor may have to operate as a starter again if Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) remains out.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Won't play Monday night
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Williams (knee) is listed as out for Monday's game at Tampa Bay, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Williams was forced out of New Orleans' loss at San Francisco in Week 12 early with a knee injury, and he'll now have to miss at least one game as he recovers. The Saints will probably need to lean more heavily on starters Tyrann Mathieu and Marcus Maye at safety in Williams' absence.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Forced out with injury
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Williams (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Williams recorded one tackle before exiting, and he was seen heading to the locker room early in the first half, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. With the veteran safety's return up in the air, expect Daniel Sorensen and Justin Evans to step up into bigger roles against San Francisco.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Logs 11 tackles in start
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Williams recorded 11 tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.
Williams notched a team high in tackles while starting in place of injured strong safety Marcus Maye (abdomen). The 29-year-old also lined up on 100 percent of New Orleans' defensive snaps for the second time this season, and he now has 22 tackles (15 solo) and two passes defended over six games. Williams has played multiple positions over seven seasons in the Saints' secondary, so this versatility should continue to net him consistent playing time moving forward.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Listed as questionable
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Williams (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Williams was a full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was unable to practice Friday due to his illness. If he's unavailable in Week 10, Chris Harris and Alontae Taylor should see increased work.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Returns to action
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Williams (quadriceps) is active Monday against the Ravens.
Williams will see his first action since Week 4 against the Vikings, and he's fresh off injured reserve, having just been added back to the 53-man roster Monday. His return should be a boon for the Saints secondary, as Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) will remain out.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Won't play Sunday
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Williams (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Williams didn't practice all week, so his status for Sunday doesn't come as a surprise. While the Saints' top three cornerbacks -- Marshon Lattimore, Paulson Adebo and Bradley Roby -- are healthy, New Orleans will have limited depth in its secondary for Sunday's matchup against DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Sticking with Saints
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Williams (ankle) has re-signed with New Orleans on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Williams will remain with the Saints for an eighth consecutive season. The veteran safety has handled a rotational role over the last two years, and he stands to reprise a similar gig during the 2022 campaign.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Questionable to return
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Williams (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the Panthers.
Williams went to the locker room after suffering the injury, but he has returned to the sideline. The seven-year pro has been a consistent contributor in the secondary, stepping up when needed. While he's out of the game, Jeff Heath will likely receive extra work.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Makes most of depth role
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Williams had one pass deflection and one interception during the Saints' win over Washington in Week 5.
Williams only played 24 percent of defensive snaps versus the Football Team, but he made an impact when on the field. Of course, as a result of his low weekly tackling floor, Williams doesn't possess much fantasy utility in IDP formats.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Suiting up Week 2
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Williams is listed as active ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Panthers, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Williams played 21 defensive snaps during Week 1 and registered one tackle and one pass defense. The 28-year-old may see an increased role in Week 2 with Marshon Lattimore (hand) inactive.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Back in action
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Williams (undisclosed) has been removed from the non-football injury list and is participating in training camp, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.
Williams spent the first two days of training camp on the NFI list due to an unspecified soft-tissue injury. Now cleared to play, the versatile 28-year-old will look to carve out a role in a secondary that has little at cornerback behind Marshon Lattimore.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Moves to NFI list
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The Saints placed Williams on the non-football injury list Wednesday due to an unspecified "soft-tissue" injury, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.
General manager Mickey Loomis indicated that Williams isn't expected to face a lengthy absence. The 28-year-old will have a couple weeks to get healthy for the Saints' preseason opener Aug. 14 against the Ravens.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Grabs interception in win
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Williams managed three tackles (all solo) and an interception in the Saints' 34-17 blowout victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Williams was one of four Saints who picked off Jameis Winston in the blowout victory, and it was the former's first of the season. Williams has been solid for New Orleans, but -- with just one sack and one interception to his name -- he's not a reliable IDP play.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Handed two-game ban
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Williams will miss the next two games after receiving a two-game suspension, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Williams was arrested back in January on counts of drunken and careless driving, and will now sit out Weeks 7 and 8. The 26-year-old has 18 tackles (13 solo) with one sack, and started five of six games this season. Patrick Robinson figures to see increased work in the secondary during Williams' absence.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Gets to QB in season opener
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Williams posted four tackles (two solo) and a sack in Monday's 30-28 win over the Texans.
The Saints dug into the playbook in Week 1, sending Williams on a corner blitz and taking down QB Deshaun Watson. Williams was clearly the Saints' No. 3 corner, so he'll have a tough task in Week 2 against the Rams, who boast Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp at wideout.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Staying in New Orleans
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Williams re-signed Tuesday with the Saints on a one-year contract, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Williams served as the Saints' nickelback for most of 2017 and 2018, though the team replaced him last offseason with Patrick Robinson, who then suffered a season-ending ankle injury Week 3. Given his struggles in coverage along with his recent drunk driving arrest, Williams isn't necessarily a lock to make the 53-man roster. He may need to serve a suspension if he does stick around.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Arrested for potential DUI
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Williams was arrested Wednesday in New Orleans on counts of drunken and careless driving, Ramon Antonio Vargas of The New Orleans Advocate reports.
Williams had a couple incidents involving suspicion of drunken/reckless driving during his time at Florida State, but he never faced any criminal charges. The 2015 third-round pick filled in as the Saints' nickelback in 2018 after Patrick Robinson suffered a season-ending ankle injury Sept. 23. He finished the 2018 campaign with 53 tackles (44 solo), nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles and an interception in 15 games.
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Saints' P.J. Williams: Limited with hip injury
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Williams was a limited participant in Monday's practice with a hip injury.
Williams apparently injured his hip during Thursday's win over the Falcons, though the exact nature of the injury remains unknown. If Williams is unable to go against the Cowboys, Justin Hardee and Ken Crawley could see an increased workload.
