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| HT/WT: 5-8, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Houston, TX |
| Age: 26 |
| School: LSU |
| Experience: 2 |
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2026 Rushing
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Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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Longest Rush
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Top Josh Williams News
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Josh Williams: Reverts to Tampa Bay's practice squad
Williams reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Williams was elevated as a precaution but did not play in the game, even though Sean Tucker (quadriceps) was inactive. Williams suited up to watch Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell absorb all of the offensive snaps. The running back also did not see any reps with the special teams unit in the contest.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Up from practice squad
The Bucs elevated Williams from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.
With Sean Tucker (quadriceps) questionable, Williams will provide a depth option behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell if Tucker is unable to go. He's also an option to handle returner duties for Tampa Bay.
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Josh Williams: Reverts to Tampa Bay's practice squad
Williams reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Williams saw five special-teams snaps in Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Bengals, returning one kickoff for 47 yards. Williams' one explosive play may be enough to merit another elevation if the Buccaneers still require depth at returner for the Week 2 game against the Browns.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Elevated to active roster
The Buccaneers elevated Williams from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Williams is set to suit up as a reserve running back for the Buccaneers' Sunday contest against the Bengals. The rusher will likely take reserve snaps behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell in place of Sean Tucker (hamstring), who is doubtful to play in Sunday's game.
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Josh Williams: Joins up with Tampa Bay's practice squad
The Buccaneers signed Williams to the practice squad Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
The Buccaneers waived Williams during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back cleared waivers and joined the practice squad, where he resided for much of the 2025 season. Williams played in three games for the Buccaneers during the 2025 regular season, rushing four times for 11 yards while accumulating 129 kick return yards.
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Josh Williams: Let go by Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers waived Williams on Sunday, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
Williams first joined Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent last season and spent time on both its active roster and practice squad during the 2025 campaign before signing a reserve/future contract with the team in January. The 25-year-old could be a candidate to land on the Buccaneers' practice squad once again should he clear waivers.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Staying in Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers signed Williams to a reserve/future contract Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
The undrafted free agent out of LSU earned a spot on the Buccaneers' 53-man roster after a strong training camp. His rookie season was a bit tumultuous, as he missed time while in the league's concussion protocol before being served a six-game suspension by the NFL in mid-November for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. He was waived by the Bucs on Dec. 29 before being signed to the practice squad one day later, and he'll stick around with Tampa Bay during offseason activities with the aim of cracking the team's active roster for a second straight year.
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Josh Williams: Back with Bucs on practice squad
The Buccaneers signed Williams to the practice squad Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Williams was waived from the Buccaneers' active roster Monday, but he will remain in Tampa Bay as a member of the team's practice squad. He last saw regular-season action in Week 10 against the Patriots and has logged four carries for 11 yards and five kickoff returns for 129 yards across three games.
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Josh Williams: Let go by Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers waived Williams on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Williams served a six-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. His suspension was lifted Dec. 22, and rather than cut another player on the 53-man roster to make room for Williams, the Buccaneers have opted to let go of the LSU product. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, Williams will look to sign with a team in need of backfield depth and a returner on special teams.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Suspension lifted
The NFL lifted Williams' six-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Williams has served his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. He'll be available for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though he's unlikely to be part of the Buccaneers' backfield rotation that consists of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker. Williams did turn five kickoffs for 129 yards in Week 5 against the Seahawks, and that could be his role for Sunday's road tilt.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Dealt six-game ban
Williams received a six-game suspension Tuesday for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
The undrafted rookie out of LSU had suited up in three of the Buccaneers' first nine games this season, carrying four times for 11 yards. Williams has received most of his playing time on special teams, though he had been active as the team's No. 3 running back behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker over the previous two games while Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) has remained sidelined. With Irving not expected to return to action Week 11 at Buffalo, expect the Buccaneers to elevate one of Owen Wright or Michael Wiley to serve as their No. 3 back in Williams' absence.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Career-high four carries in win
Williams rushed four times for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-3 win over the Saints on Sunday.
The undrafted rookie logged a career-high six snaps on offense behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker, and he recorded the first four carries of his career in the process. The fact the Saints never threatened and the Buccaneers were in firm control of the game throughout the second half facilitated Williams' opportunity, but if Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is able to finally get healthy over Tampa Bay's Week 9 bye, Williams could be relegated to just special-teams duty or inactive status in a Week 10 home matchup against the Patriots.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Cleared to play Week 8
Williams has cleared concussion protocol and will be available to play Sunday against New Orleans, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Williams has appeared in just one game this season, logging six snaps on special teams and two on offense. He's yet to touch the ball outside of five kick returns.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Full participant in walkthrough
Williams (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Williams was unable to play against the Lions on Monday while in the league's concussion protocol. His full participation in Wednesday's walkthrough is a step in the right direction for the 24-year-old running back, but he'll have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available for Sunday's road game against the Saints.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Won't play against Detroit
Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Williams will remain in the league's concussion protocol, which will cause him to miss Monday night's road game. With Williams and Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) both ruled out, Rachaad White will lead the Buccaneers backfield while Sean Tucker serves as the backup running back and a return specialist. Williams' next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Sits out of Friday's practice
Williams (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The 24-year-old running back entered the league's concussion protocol following the Bucs' Week 6 win over the 49ers. Williams has been sidelined for Tampa Bay's first two practices of the week, and he faces an uphill battle to play in Monday's road game against Detroit.
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Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Misses practice Thursday
Williams (concussion) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Williams remains in concussion protocol ahead of Week 7, missing the team's first practice of the week. The reserve running back and returner will have two more chances to return to practice and potentially be cleared to play in Monday's matchup with the Lions.
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