Isaiah Williams (offensive lineman)

Isaiah Williams
Personal information
Born: (1993-05-05) May 5, 1993 (age 31)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:296 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Cleveland (OH) Adams
College:Akron
Position:Guard
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Isaiah Williams (born May 5, 1993) is an American professional football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Akron. He signed with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft.

Professional career

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Washington Redskins (first stint)

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Williams signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on August 3, 2016.[1] He was waived by the Redskins on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] After spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad, Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Redskins on January 2, 2017.[4] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[5]

Kansas City Chiefs

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On September 4, 2017, Williams was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[6]

Indianapolis Colts

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On October 14, 2017, Williams was signed by the Indianapolis Colts off the Chiefs' practice squad.[7] He was waived on November 25, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[8][9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 1, 2018.[10] He was waived on May 9, 2018.[11]

Washington Redskins (second stint)

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On May 22, 2018, Williams re-signed with the Redskins.[12] He was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2018 season on September 1, 2018.[13]

Oakland Raiders

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On October 29, 2018, Williams was signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad.[14] He was released on November 6, 2018.

New Orleans Saints

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On December 5, 2018, Williams was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad, but was released three days later, only to be re-signed on December 12.[15]

Atlanta Legends

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Williams was signed by the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) on March 16, 2019.

Baltimore Ravens

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On July 26, 2019, Williams was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.[16] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[17]

Tampa Bay Vipers

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In October 2019, Williams was picked by the Tampa Bay Vipers of the XFL as part of the 2020 XFL Draft.[18] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[19]

San Francisco 49ers

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On December 16, 2020, Williams was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[20] He was elevated to the active roster on December 19 and January 2, 2021, for the team's weeks 15 and 17 games against the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[21][22] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[23] Williams was waived by the 49ers on August 10, 2021.[24]

New York Jets

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On August 23, 2021, Williams was signed by the New York Jets.[25] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[26][27] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2021.[28] He was released on September 20 and re-signed to the practice squad.[29] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 5.[30] He was waived on December 18 and re-signed to the practice squad.[31] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 10, 2022.[32] He was waived on May 6, 2022. He was re-signed on July 26.[33] On August 23, 2022, he was released.[34]

Vegas Vipers

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The Vegas Vipers selected Williams in the first round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023.[35] He was placed on the reserve list by the team on March 15, 2023, and activated on March 20.[36] The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[37]

References

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  1. ^ Czarda, Stephen (August 3, 2016). "Redskins Sign Tackle Isaiah Williams". Redskins.com. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  2. ^ "09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Czarda, Stephen (September 4, 2016). "Nine Players Signed To The Redskins' Practice Squad". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  4. ^ "Redskins Sign Nine To Reserve/Future Contracts". Redskins.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  5. ^ "9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  6. ^ "Chiefs round out practice squad with offensive lineman=". USAToday.com. September 5, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  7. ^ "Roster Move: Colts Sign Guard Isaiah Williams". Colts.com. October 14, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  8. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Elevate TE Jason Vander Laan To Active Roster". Colts.com. November 25, 2017.
  9. ^ "Colts Sign G Isaiah Williams Back To Practice Squad". Colts.com. November 27, 2017. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017.
  10. ^ "Colts Sign Eight Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 1, 2018. Archived from the original on January 4, 2018.
  11. ^ "Colts Sign Veteran Tackle Austin Howard". Colts.com. May 9, 2018.
  12. ^ Czarda, Stephen. "Redskins Sign Guard Isaiah Williams". Redskins.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  13. ^ "9/1: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 1, 2018. Archived from the original on September 2, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  14. ^ Dajani, Jordan (October 29, 2018). "Raiders add G Isaiah Williams to practice squad". 247sports.com.[dead link‍]
  15. ^ Bouda, Nate (December 5, 2018). "Saints Release QB J.T. Barrett From Practice Squad, Sign OL Isaiah Williams". NFLTradeRumors.co.
  16. ^ "Ravens sign G Isaiah Williams". Ravens Wire. USA Today. July 26, 2019.
  17. ^ Brown, Clifton (August 30, 2019). "Michael Floyd, Shane Ray Among Ravens' Friday Roster Cuts". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  18. ^ Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  19. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  20. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. December 16, 2020.
  21. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. December 19, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  22. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. January 2, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  23. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. January 4, 2021. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  24. ^ "49ers Sign DL Shilique Calhoun, CB Alexander Myres; Waive Two Players". 49ers.com. August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  25. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 23, 2021). "Jets Place DE Carl Lawson on IR, Sign DE Aaron Adeoye and OL Isaiah Williams". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  26. ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 31, 2021). "Jets Remove 27 Players from Roster to Reach 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  27. ^ "Jets Sign 13 to the Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. September 1, 2021. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  28. ^ Greenberg, Ethan; Allen, Eric (September 14, 2021). "Jets Sign 4 Players; Place 4 on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  29. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 21, 2021). "Jets Sign OL Isaiah Williams to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  30. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 5, 2021). "Jets Place LB Hamsah Nasirildeen on IR, Sign OL Isaiah Williams". NewYorkJets.com.
  31. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 18, 2021). "Jets Activate RB Michael Carter, TE Tyler Kroft, DE Bryce Huff and OL Chuma Edoga Off Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  32. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 10, 2022). "Jets Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com.
  33. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (July 26, 2022). "Jets Sign QB Chris Streveler, WR Rashard Davis, OL Isaiah Williams". NewYorkJets.com.
  34. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 23, 2022). "Jets Release 5 Players to Get Roster to 80". newyorkjets.com.
  35. ^ "Supplemental Draft Picks 2023". XFL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  36. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  37. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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