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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Michael Williams: Released by Patriots
Michael Williams (knee) was released by the Patriots on Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Williams tore his ACL in a practice session last June and sat behind five tight ends on New England's depth chart prior to his release. While the blocking specialist will now seek an opportunity elsewhere, his departure leaves James O'Shaughnessy, Rob Housler and Matthew Lengel to battle for the Patriots' No. 3 tight end gig this offseason.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Patriots' Michael Williams: Staying in New England
Michael Williams (knee) has re-signed with the New England Patriots, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.Williams suffered a torn ACL in practice last June and consequently spent the entire 2016 season on injured reserve. Even when healthy, he's extremely unlikely to achieve fantasy relevance this upcoming season given his nature as an in-line blocking tight end.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Patriots' Michael Williams: Tears ACL Wednesday
Michael Williams tore his left ACL during Wednesday's practice and he'll likely be placed on Injured Reserve, Jim McBride of the Boston Globe reports.As expected, Williams' injury was a serious one as he was seen on crutches Thursday awaiting the unfortunate results. This ensures Clay Harbor's spot as the No. 3 option at tight end behind Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett heading into the 2016 season, as Williams enters a long road to recovery.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Patriots' Michael Williams: Injures leg during Wednesday's minicamp
Michael Williams injured his leg/knee during Wednesday's minicamp, and was seen walking with crutches on Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com reports.Williams is set to receive a second opinion on his injured leg, but initial indications are pessimistic which could mean the tight end misses some amount of time. Prior to the injury, Williams was projected to fill in as the No. 3 option at tight end behind Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett, but the possible seriousness of Williams' issue could open the door for Clay Harbor to secure that spot with little offseason competition.
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by Jason Lempert | CBS Sports Staff
Report: Patriots snag T Michael Williams in trade with Lions
The New England Patriots have acquired tackle Michael Williams from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a future draft pick, according to NFL.com. Williams is expected to be among the reserve options for the back end of their offensive line in the 2015 season.
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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Lions T Michael Williams thriving in new position
Detroit Lions tackle Michael Williams is finally feeling comfortable in his new position, per mlive.com. The former tight end struggled initially to adjust to his new role as a tackle, but he's improved drastically and he along with his coaches have taken notice. "I remember how out of place I felt," said Williams, who moved from tight end to offensive tackle last offseason. "But now I feel like I'm at the right position. I feel like I'm in place. I feel like I'm impressing coaches, and impressing myself." Williams spent last season as a member of the Lions' practice squad.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Lions load up practice squad
The Detroit Lions filled their entire 10-man practice squad, signing guard Rodney Austin, tight end Michael Egnew, fullback Emil Igwenagu, safety Nate Ness, receiver Andrew Peacock, defensive tackle Xavier Proctor, cornerback Mohammed Seisay, linebacker Julian Stanford, offensive tackle Michael Williams and running back George Winn.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Lions complete cut list to pare down to 53
The Detroit Lions have announced all their cuts in getting their roster down to 53. The offensive players released are fullback David Akers, quarterback James Franklin, linemen Michael Williams, Garrett Reynolds and Darren Keyton, wide receiver Kris Durham, running backs George Winn and Michael Egnew. The defenders gone are cornerbacks Chris Greenwood, Mohammed Seisay, Nate Ness, Aaron Hester and Jonte Green, end Darryl Tapp and linebacker Shamari Benton. Placekicker Giorgio Tavecchio and punter Drew Butler have also been cut.
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by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
Lions moving Michael Williams to offensive tackle
The Detroit Lions will move tight end Michael Williams to offensive tackle, the Oakland Press reports. Williams is 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds and best known for his blocking, not for his receiving skills. He was a late-round draft pick of the Lions last year.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Michael Williams expected back 'in a few weeks'
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Williams had surgery Monday to repair a broken right hand, reports MLive.com. Williams' agent, Bradley Byrne, said the rookie's injury is considered minor and he is expected back "in a few weeks."
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