The Carolina Panthers have reeled defensive lineman DeShawn Williams back in.
As announced on Wednesday evening, the team has signed Williams to their practice squad. The sixth-year defender was waived from the active roster on Tuesday afternoon, as part of a series of moves, to open up a spot for fellow lineman and now-former practice-squad member Sam Roberts.
The Panthers have signed DT Deshawn Williams to the practice squad.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 12, 2024
Williams, a Central, S.C. native and Clemson University Tiger, first joined the Panthers ahead of the 2023 season. He’d go on to play in 16 games with 10 starts—amassing 33 combined tackles (two for a loss), seven quarterback hits and a sack.
After a brief stop with the Buffalo Bills this past offseason, Williams rejoined the Panthers as a member of their practice squad on Sept. 10. He’s since appeared in 10 outings and has totaled 13 tackles and half a sack.
