The Steelers waived Williams on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Williams signed to the Steelers' practice squad at the end of August after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. However, he was added to the 53-man roster Sept. 18, and across his six regular-season appearances between Week 3 and 8, Williams played 104 snaps on special teams and five on offense. Assuming he clears waivers, Williams will look to catch on with a team in need of a tight end who can contribute on special teams.
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Steelers' Rodney Williams: Gets active roster spot
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Williams was signed to the Steelers' 53-man roster from their practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Williams has been a member of the Steelers' franchise for the majority of the last two seasons, spending much of 2022 on the practice squad, while suiting up for 13 regular-season games in 2023. However, those games didn't lead to much offensive production as he saw just two targets and no catches. With MyCole Pruitt (knee) currently iffy for Week 3, Williams may see himself on the field again Sunday against the Chargers.
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Rodney Williams: Sticks around in Pittsburgh
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Williams signed with the Steelers' practice squad Thursday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Williams failed to make the Steelers' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but he's sticking around in Pittsburgh after signing with the team's practice squad Thursday. The UT Martin product played 186 special-teams snaps across 13 outings with the Steelers last season, so he could definitely be elevated to the active roster at some point this year.
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Rodney Williams: Doesn't make roster cut
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Williams was waived by Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Williams played 240 snaps (54 on offense, 186 on special teams) across 13 regular-season games for the Steelers in 2023. He wasn't able to record a catch across three preseason games, and he will be on the lookout for his next opportunity assuming he doesn't get picked up by another team off waivers.
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Steelers' Rodney Williams: Back at camp
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Williams (shoulder) returned to individual drills during Wednesday's camp session, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow reports.
It doesn't seem as if Williams is completely health just yet, but he could be nearing a return to full participation after his individual work Wednesday. Expect the UT Martin product to fight for a depth role in the Steelers' tight end room as the preseason continues.
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Steelers' Rodney Williams: Getting scant playing time
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Williams went without a target while playing five of the Steelers' 61 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Cardinals.
Williams has been active for each of Pittsburgh's last eight games but hasn't played more than 12 snaps on offense in any contest. He'll likely be in store for only limited playing time while fellow tight ends Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward are available.
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Steelers' Rodney Williams: Joins active roster
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Williams was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Williams spent much of 2022 with Pittsburgh after going undrafted out of UT Martin and was with the team again during training camp and ultimately remained as a member of the practice squad. The 25-year-old has yet to play in an NFL game, but that is likely to change Sunday against the Ravens with his addition to the 53-man roster and Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) considered doubtful for the matchup.
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Rodney Williams: Parts ways with Pittsburgh
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The Steelers waived Williams on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Williams spent most of the 2022 campaign with the Steelers' practice squad and remained with the team during the offseason on a reserve/future deal. He didn't land a spot on the team's 53-man roster but could wind up on a practice squad again this year.
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Steelers' Rodney Williams: Staying with Pittsburgh
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The Steelers signed Williams to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Williams signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee Martin, though he was waived in mid-August after three months with the team. The 24-year-old then signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad Sept. 13. Williams will now compete for a chance to make his NFL debut heading into the 2023 campaign.
