Sam Williams
DE - Dallas Cowboys - IR
Week 16 Outlook
Availability
The Dallas Cowboys have confirmed that third-year pass rusher Sam Williams tore his ACL, meaning he will miss the rest of the 2024 NFL season.
Fantasy Impact
Williams went down during practice on Sunday. After initial fear, MRI tests have confirmed that the Ole Miss product did tear his ACL. The Cowboys were likely to have a role for Williams as a rotational edge behind Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence and alongside second-round rookie Marshawn Kneeland. Now, Williams will have to wait until 2025, which will be the last year of his rookie deal. He has 8.5 sacks and 21 pressures in two seasons, playing just over a quarter of the team's snaps.
Sam Williams suffered a left knee injury on Sunday and had to be carted off the field. While nothing has been confirmed yet, the fear is that Williams tore his ACL and will miss the entirety of the 2024-2025 season.
Fantasy Impact
After playing in all seventeen games last year and totaling 4.5 sacks, Williams was looking at an increased role this year as a second-stringer due to Dorance Armstrong's departure. In his absence, 2024 second-rounder Marshawn Kneeland will likely step in to fill the backup edge rusher spot behind the formidable duo of DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons.
Cowboys DE Sam Williams was arrested Sunday for possessing a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon, per Adam Schefter.
Fantasy Impact
Williams had a strong rookie campaign in 2022, which led him to 5th place in the DROY voting. The Ole Miss product managed four sacks last year but is in danger of missing time in his sophomore season. Time will tell what legal repercussions Williams will face, and he could be subject to a suspension.
The Dallas Cowboys have ruled rookie edge rusher Sam Williams out for Week 16's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Williams recently was involved in a car accident and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. Williams later said no one was seriously injured in the accident. Williams has been ruled out with a concussion and a neck strain after missing practice Friday, costing the Cowboys depth against a strong Philly OL.