Sam Williams

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams blocks Detroit Lions kicker Jakes Bates' 52-yard field goal attempt.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams chases down Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, strips him of the football, and watches Cowboys linebacker Kenneth Murray recover for a key fourth-quarter takeaway.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams blocks an Arizona Cardinals punt that is recovered for a Cowboys touchdown.

DE Sam Williams speaks with media after Wednesday's practice to discuss the Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers and more.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams engulfs New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields for 9-yard sack in third quarter.

DE Sam Williams speaks with media before Wednesday's practice to discuss the Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets and more.

DE Sam Williams shares his thoughts following a 40-37 win over the New York Giants.

DE Sam Williams shares his thoughts following a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sam Williams met with the media following Monday's practice to discuss earning the trust of the coaches and players, his excitement for playing a football game after 18 months, the chemistry of the defensive line and more.

DE Sam Williams speaks to the media to discuss getting closer to the season and taking his time, comparisons from last years training camp to this years, reminders to be grateful and more.

DE Sam Williams speaks to the media about taking care of his teammates, the edge rushers and learning how to do things as a team, Ezeiruaku's progress and more.

Sights and sounds from DE Sam Williams on the sideline of the Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, CA.

Sam Williams met with the media to express his excitement to be back from injury, the mental challenges he faced last year while sitting out, the clothing brand he started, Charles Haley's mentorship and more.

Defensive end Sam Williams addresses the media to share his thoughts on taking the next level this season, expanding his role on the team and more.

Defensive end Sam Williams shares his thoughts following a 33-10 win against the Carolina Panthers.

Dallas Cowboys' blocked punt vs. the Los Angeles Rams results in safety.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons' pressure of quarterback Bailey Zappe sets the table for defensive end Sam Williams' sack.

As Sam Williams goes into year two with the Dallas Cowboys, the defensive end is working to get bigger, faster and stronger, while also keeping his community a priority.

On Monday, wearing several bruises on his face from the collision and the deployed airbag, the rookie second-round pick spoke for the first time publicly about the accident.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams' suplex tackle on Minnesota Vikings RB mirrors his takedown vs. Detroit Lions in Week 7.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams takes Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison to the ground with ease on 3-yard TFL.

Defensive end Sam Williams talked about how the Cowboys can fix the run defense and want to utilize their practice days this week to ensure they get it solved.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams hunts Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers down for a blind-side sack.

Rookie defensive end Sam Williams shares his thoughts on the first half of his season, bye week plans, sacking Aaron Rodgers and more.

Watch Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams' best plays vs. the Detroit Lions in the Week 7 matchup.

Sam Williams and Osa Odighizuwa helped lead an impressive defensive outing against the Eagles that just fell short, but the Cowboys' defenders are past the Micah trade and flashing early.

Leadership shows itself in many ways, and the Micah Parsons trade by the Dallas Cowboys will immediately reveal what that looks like from veterans Dante Fowler and Sam Williams.

On September 4, Sam Williams will take the field for an NFL game for the first time in 599 days since suffering an ACL and MCL tear last year. Motivated by being back and healthy, Williams is excited to play in Matt Eberflus' "violent" defense. 

Sam Williams' 100-yard pick-six capped Cowboys camp with a feel-good comeback moment, but Mickey Spagnola notes plenty of roster questions remain before Week 1.

One year ago, Sam Williams tore his ACL in Oxnard but, this time around, he finished Cowboys' training camp in explosive fashion — drawing praise from Jerry Jones.

Given how ratcheted up Sam Williams has been without pads on, the Dallas Cowboys can only imagine what he'll be like when padded practices begin at training camp.

The Cowboys have a plethora of talented defensive ends on their roster. Now the question is how they'll plan to utilize them. 

So much has changed at the defensive end spot this year, with the loss of DeMarcus Lawrence, the additions of two other former first-rounders who should all provide some depth alongside Micah Parsons.

An offseason of promise turned disastrous for Sam Williams in 2024, and considering the latest changes on the D-line, the Cowboys know he's licking his chops for 2025.

The NFL has suspended the Dallas Cowboys' former second-round pick for policy violation stemming from an incident in 2023.

In the days following the season-ending ACL tear to Sam Williams' left knee, the Dallas Cowboys now suddenly have a big test ahead of them this preseason at the depth of the edge position.

The first big loss of training camp occurred Sunday when Sam Williams went down with a knee injury. After an MRI, it's been confirmed as a torn ACL and MCL and he will miss the 2024 season. 

As training camp grows ever closer, it's time to make an annual prediction for which player needs to become Mr. Relevant for the Cowboys this year.

DeMarcus Lawrence sits as the firm veteran leader of the EDGE group ahead of a large handful of youthful bodies with Micah Parsons leading the charge. Can that youth help fill in the gaps of departed free agents?

Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence have the Dallas Cowboys in an elite situation atop their defensive ends depth chart, but free agency exits create a 2024 NFL Draft need.

With a focus on young players getting an opportunity to shine this year, pass-rusher Sam Williams has a chance for a breakout season after the Cowboys lost two vets in free agency.

Micah Parsons leads a group of Dallas Cowboys' pass rushers who enter this offseason with a myriad of questions that can be readily answered in 2024 NFL free agency.

Micah Parsons is setting a new standard for what pass rushers can be in the NFL, and he's to plenty of help at the moment, but can the Cowboys make sure that remains the case?

The official injury report for Week 1 has been finalized by the Cowboys and Giants ahead of their primetime matchup that will set the tone early for the 2023 regular season. 

The Cowboys continue their prep work for the Giants on Sunday night but will not have Tyler Smith or Sam Williams on the field Wednesday. 

Despite his arrest on Sunday, Sam Williams is still practicing with the team and owner Jerry Jones said he doesn't anticipate any changes to his playing status.

The second preseason game for the Cowboys wasn't devoid of young star power, as the roster battles continue to increase in intensity — several players making their case in Seattle.

Sam Williams, the Dallas running back group and more will be in a matchup spotlight going into Saturday's preseason opener against Jacksonville.

An already stout defensive line in Dallas stands to get even better if the Cowboys make the right call in the 2023 NFL Draft, and they're not lacking for high-ceiling options in their quest.

In limited snaps during his rookie year, Sam Williams had just 19 tackles, but he was usually making plays in the backfield, recording a team-high seven tackles for loss.