Williams (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The Browns now have 21 days to either activate Williams or place him back on IR, which would end his season. Based on the severity of his injury, he's expected to return in the near future, potentially as soon as Sunday against the Chargers. When healthy, the cornerback will likely step into a significant role in Cleveland's secondary.