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Mar 16, 2021

Kansas City release RB Damien Williams

Herbie Teope

Mar 16, 2021 · 5:22 PM EDT

Chiefs are releasing RB Damien Williams, according to a league source.

Fantasy Impact:

This is actually big news...for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. If Williams had stuck in Kansas City, he would have been a threat to CEH's workload in 2021. His absence is a boost to Edwards-Helaire's value.

Jul 29, 2020

Chiefs RB Damien Williams opts out of 2020 season

Field Yates on Twitter

Jul 29, 2020 · 4:53 PM EDT

Chiefs RB Damien Williams announced he is opting out of the 2020 season on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

This is the first opt out to have big fantasy implications as Williams was slated to have a significant role in the Kansas City backfield. This news should send rookie Clyde Edward-Helaire's fantasy stock soaring, and for good reason. The Chiefs boast a prolific offense and Edwards-Helaire's skillset is a perfect match for Andy Reid's scheme. Williams opting out clears the way for him to have a huge role working alongside Patrick Mahomes. It is possible that this move revives interest in former fantasy darling Darwin Thompson, but the smart money is on Edwards-Helaire having a huge fantasy impact in his first season.

Related Players: Darwin Thompson, DeAndre Washington

Jul 06, 2020

Chiefs RB Damien Williams planning for breakout year

The Athletic

Jul 06, 2020 · 10:24 AM EDT

Damien Williams has been training for the upcoming season in Miami, as he has done in the past. For the second consecutive year, Williams is projected to be the Chiefs’ starter. That said, the Chiefs selected a running back, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a few months ago with their first pick to close out the first round of the NFL Draft. Williams hasn’t made public comments since then, but the Chiefs understand this season will be a pivotal one for him, as he enters the final year of his contract.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Williams has battled injuries over his career and both he and the Chiefs are looking for consistency. It's hard to believe Edwards-Helaire won't cut into Williams' workload, but with a potential shutdown of preseason games, Williams could start off with a lot of reps before Edwards-Helaire begins to make a dent later in the season. Either way, Williams drops in our rankings compared to last year, but we don't think the keys get handed over solely to Edwards-Helaire.

Jan 17, 2020

Chiefs RB LeSean McCoy (illness, questionable) returned...

Jan 17, 2020 · 5:23 PM EST

Chiefs RB LeSean McCoy (illness, questionable) returned to take limited reps Friday after missing practice earlier in the week and is questionable for Week 20. McCoy is well behind Damien Williams at this point in the season.

Dec 22, 2019

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib) took full practice reps...

Dec 22, 2019 · 1:01 AM EST

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib) took full practice reps on Friday after being limited earlier in the week. It looks like Williams will return this week. He's likely to lead the backfield in touches given his production prior to the injury and the lack of production that Andy Reid has gotten out of his backfield in Williams' absence. Williams turned 38 touches into 237 total yards and a touchdown in his two healthy games before his injury game in Week 11.

Dec 20, 2019

Damien Williams cleared to play Sunday

Adam Teicher

Dec 20, 2019 · 3:37 PM EST

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Bears.

Fantasy Impact:

Williams does not have a game designation for Sunday. He was close to returning in Week 15 but came down with an illness and did not play. He is good to go for Week 16, his first game action since Week 11. No Chiefs running back ran for more than 40 yards last week against the Broncos, so Williams has a chance to reclaim the lead role against the Bears, who surrendered two touchdowns to Aaron Jones last week.

Dec 19, 2019

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib) took limited practice r...

Dec 19, 2019 · 7:46 PM EST

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib) took limited practice reps Wednesday. If Williams is able to return, he's likely to lead the backfield in touches given his production prior to the injury and the lack of production that Andy Reid has gotten out of his backfield in Williams' absence.

Dec 13, 2019

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib, questionable) missed pr...

Dec 13, 2019 · 6:39 PM EST

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib, questionable) missed practice Friday after taking limited reps Thursday and is questionable for Week 15. The missed practice indicates that Williams may have had a setback, but we should get more information over the weekend. The Chiefs have not enjoyed much production out of their running game with Williams sidelined so he could return to a big role if his ribs are good to go. In the two games before his injury in Week 11, he saw 38 touches for 237 yards and a touchdown.

Dec 12, 2019

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib) took limited practice r...

Dec 12, 2019 · 5:53 PM EST

Chiefs RB Damien Williams (rib) took limited practice reps Wednesday. The Chiefs have not enjoyed much production out of their running game with Williams sidelined so he could return to a big role if his ribs are good to go. In the two games before his injury in Week 11, he saw 38 touches for 237 yards and a touchdown.

Dec 08, 2019