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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Kevin Williams: Retires with Vikings
Kevin Williams will retire on Thursday.Williams, who has logged more starts (171 games) at defensive tackle for the Vikings than any other player, signed a one-day deal to retire in Minnesota. The 35-year-old Williams was the ninth overall selection by the Vikings in 2003 and registered 63 sacks, 529 tackles, nine forced fumbles and five interceptions in his 13-year career spent with the Vikings (11 seasons), Seahawks, and Saints (1 season each). At his peak, Williams was one of, if not, the best defensive tackle in league, selected to six Pro Bowls and named a First-team All-Pro five times.
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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Saints sign DT Kevin Williams, waive TE Harold Spears
The New Orleans Saints were busy making personnel changes on Friday. The team signed defensive tackle Kevin Williams and waived rookie tight end Harold Spears, per The Times-Picayune. Williams, a six-time Pro Bowler, signed a one-year deal with the Saints. He's played in 187 games over the last 12 years, and started eight games last season while recording 30 tackles and three sacks. Spears caught 56 passes for 838 yards and four touchdowns as a senior at New Hampshire last year.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
DT Kevin Williams admits visiting Saints, hopes to stay with Seahawks
Free agent defensive tackle Kevin Williams has confirmed that he visited the New Orleans Saints, but he added his preference is to remain with the Seattle Seahawks. The former Vikings standout and six-time Pro Bowler is hoping to play one more year in the NFL. "I want to go back to Seattle, but this is business," he told the St. Paul Pioneer-Press. "They're still evaluating their roster. I guess there's not that many 12-year veterans that everyone wants. Everyone wants to go younger." Williams, who played the 2014 season under a one-year, $2 million contract, added that he was not close to signing a contract with New Orleans. "We talked. It was a good visit," he said. "I would fit in there. But I don't know what's going to happen."
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Report: Saints brought in DT Kevin Williams for workout
Six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kevin Williams worked out with the New Orleans Saints this week, a league source has told ESPN, which is further reporting that it remains unclear if the two sides talked contract. Williams was a standout with Minnesota before taking his talents last year to Seattle. He has 63 sacks in 12 seasons. He worked at the nose tackle spot for the Seahawks after Brandon Mebane went down. New Orleans boasts little depth along the defensive line, which would explain their interest in Williams.
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by Larry Hartstein |
DT Kevin Williams could retire if Seahawks win
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Kevin Williams did not rule out retiring if his team beats the Patriots in Super Bowl 49, reports the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Williams, 34, is a six-time Pro Bowler and five-time First-Team All-Pro. He played in every game this season, recording 22 tackles, three sacks and two pass breakups.
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by Larry Hartstein |
DT Kevin Williams' adjustment was key for Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Kevin Williams played his normal position, the three-technique, during the first nine games this season. When nose tackle Brandon Mebane suffered a season-ending hamstring injury, Williams moved over to replace him. A six-time Pro Bowler at the three-technique, Williams started the final nine games, including playoffs, at nose tackle. He stabilized the defensive front and finished with 30 tackles and three sacks. “It’s kind of unique how things happened,” Williams told the team's website. “You come in to help contribute wherever you can, you lose one of your starting players to injury and you’re moving to the nose. I’m just trying to do whatever I’m called upon to do and make plays.” Williams is headed to his first Super Bowl after winning two playoff games during his 11-year tenure in Minnesota. "It’s awesome, man,” Williams said. “I’m still kind of in a little disbelief, how we got it done and how the game unfolded. I was happy [Sunday night]. Now I’m back to concentrating on let’s get this other win now.”
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by Larry Hartstein |
Report: Seahawks NT Brandon Mebane out for the year
Seattle Seahawks starting nose tackle Brandon Mebane has a torn hamstring and is out for the season, reports Fox Sports. Mebane got hurt in Sunday's win over the Giants, with coach Pete Carroll saying Monday that Mebane would be out for "a while." The devastating blow means Seattle will give increased snaps to six-time Pro Bowler Kevin Williams and second-year pro Jordan Hill.
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by Chris Cwik |
Seahawks to have their probables Week 8
The Seattle Seahawks will have their probable players Week 8 against the Panthers. Michael Bennett, Kam Chancellor, Marshawn Lynch, Tharold Simon, Robert Turbin, Kevin Williams and Luke Willson are all active for the contest. Bennett is dealing with a toe injury. Chancellor has an ankle issue.
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by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
Kevin Williams signs with Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have reached agreement with defensive tackle Kevin Williams on a one-year contract, reports ESPN. Williams, a six-time Pro Bowl player and former defensive captain with the Vikings, will make in excess of $2 million, according to league sources. He will be entering his 12th season in the NFL, having spent his entire career until now with the Vikings. Williams started 15 games last season for the Vikings with 3.5 sacks and an interception.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Patriots host Kevin Williams
Free agent defensive tackle Kevin Williams visited the New England Patriots, reports NFL Network. The five-time All-Pro played in 15 games for the Vikings last year, recording 29 tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception.
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