Mario Williams

Mario Jerrel Williams (twitter: @bbwolf90)

Position: DE
Height: 6-6    Weight: 290 lbs.

Born: January 31, 1985 in Richlands, NC
College: North Carolina St.   (school history)    (Williams college stats)
Drafted by the Houston Texans in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 47 (1755th overall since 1950)
2-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

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• 4/7 FootballPerspective.com: From the gut: My thoughts on AFC teams: Yesterday, I talked about how optimistic I was about nearly every team in the NFC. On the other hand, most of the teams in the...

• 3/21 NFL Mocks: Buffalo Bills 1st Round Options: 2013 NFL Draft: The Bills spent big money in last years free agency, but that didn’t equate to big production. Mario Williams didn’t...
• 3/15 SideLion Report: Ndamukong Suh Gains Bargaining Power Over Detroit Lions By Restructuring Deal: The Detroit Lions were able to free up about $7.5 million this week when Ndamukong Suh agreed to restructure his contract. It’s...
• 3/7 FootballPerspective.com: My thoughts on trading Darrelle Revis: There are four things the Jets could do with Darrelle Revis. Option 1: Trade him before the draft to the team (not in the AFC...
• 3/6 FootballPerspective.com: 2013 RSP Football Writers Project: My Round 3 Pick: On Tuesday, I discussed the RSP Football Writers Project, a 32-team start-up draft of every player in the NFL.  I was assigned...
• 3/6 StoopSports.com: AFC East Needs: Ollie Banton and Ryan Pavlicek- With Free Agency starting a week from today, March 12, it’s time for teams to start thinking...
• 3/3 StoopSports.com: Should The Jets Trade Darrelle Revis?: Ryan Pavlicek- Nobody actually thought that the New York Jets could possibly be interested in trading one of the most dominant...

• 2/21 BearsHistory.com Blog: 2013 Chicago Bears Free Agency: Before thinking or talking about the 2013 NFL Draft, one must first think about what the Chicago Bears might do in free agency....

• 1/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams could move to LB in 3-4 : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams could be used as an outside linebacker if the team decides to switch to a 3-4 defensive alignment....[+]
• 1/8 NFL Jerks: Sources: Doug Marrone To Leave Syracuse Orange, Coach Buffalo Bills: ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Buffalo Bills have come to an agreement on their next head coach, signing Doug Marrone...
• 1/6 NFL Jerks: Sources: Doug Marrone To Leave Syracuse Orange, Coach Buffalo Bills: ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Buffalo Bills have come to an agreement on their next head coach, signing Doug Marrone...

• 12/30 FootballPerspective.com: Season in review: AFC and NFC East: This season, I published power rankings after each week where I stated my updated projected number of wins for each team. The...
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams fully practicesBuffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27....[+] Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Five practice in full: Buffalo Bills S Jairus Byrd (foot), DT Marcell Dareus (knee), TE Lee Smith (back), CB Aaron Williams (knee) and DE Mario Williams...[+] (wrist) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 20.
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Five practice in full: Buffalo Bills S Jairus Byrd (foot), DT Marcell Dareus (knee), TE Lee Smith (back), CB Aaron Williams (knee) and DE Mario Williams...[+] (wrist) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 19.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Nine players listed as probable : Buffalo Bills TE Scott Chandler (groin), TE Lee Smith (knee), OG Kraig Urbik (knee), DE Mario Williams (wrist), DT Kyle D. Williams...[+] (ankle), LB Chris White (thumb), CB Ron Brooks (hip), CB Aaron Williams (knee) and SS Da'Norris Searcy (hand) are listed as probable for Week 15. Brooks, Smith and White were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other six fully participated in practice.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Four take part in practice : Buffalo Bills WR Donald Jones (calf), DE Mario Williams (wrist), CB Aaron Williams (knee) and SS Da'Norris Searcy (hand) fully...[+] participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams sacking QBs on third, fourth down Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams is tied for fourth in the NFL with six sacks this season on third or fourth down....[+] Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams is tied for fourth in the NFL with six sacks this season on third or fourth down.
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Seven practice in full: Buffalo Bills FS Jairus Byrd (back), TE Scott Chandler (groin), DT Marcell Dareus (shoulder), WR Donald Jones (calf), OG Andy...[+] Levitre (knee), SS Da'Norris Searcy (hand) and DE Mario Williams (wrist) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 6.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Seven players fully practice : Buffalo Bills WR Donald Jones (calf), TE Scott Chandler (groin), OG Andy Levitre (knee), DE Mario Williams (wrist), DT Marcell...[+] Dareus (shoulder), FS Jairus Byrd (back) and SS Da'Norris Searcy (hand) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams turning season around : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams has become a near-dominant force on the defensive line since he had a surgical procedure on his...[+] left wrist in October. Williams has recorded five sacks in the last three games.
• 12/3 NFL Jerks: Monday Morning Waiver Wire Musts for 12/2/12: In most standard leagues, the playoffs have started for fantasy football, and that means that all you can do is try to protect...
• 12/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jaguars | Eugene Monroe to see familiar face: Jacksonville Jaguars OT Eugene Monroe is familiar with Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams from when Williams was a member of the...[+] Houston Texans. The two will see each other frequently in Week 13. 'His role now is strictly at end; it was different when he was at Houston,' Monroe said. 'But he looks more comfortable doing this than what he was doing in Houston.'

• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Nine practice in full: Buffalo Bills FS Jairus Byrd (back), TE Scott Chandler (groin), DT Marcell Dareus (shoulder), OT Chris Hairston (knee), OG Andy...[+] Levitre (knee), CB Leodis McKelvin (groin), SS Da'Norris Searcy (hand), DE Mario Williams (wrist) and C Eric Wood (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 29.
• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Nine practice in full: Buffalo Bills DE FS Jairus Byrd (back), TE Scott Chandler (groin), DT Marcell Dareus (shoulder), OT Chris Hairston (knee), OG...[+] Andy Levitre (knee), CB Leodis McKelvin (groin), SS Da'Norris Searcy (hand), DE Mario Williams (wrist) and C Eric Wood (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 28.
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Three fully practice : Buffalo Bills T Chris Hairston (knee), S Da'Norris Searcy (hand), and DE Mario Williams (wrist, knee) all fully participated in...[+] practice Tuesday, Nov. 13.
• 11/13 FootballPerspective.com: Creating a NFL draft value chart, Part I: Nearly five years ago, I came out with my own draft value chart to replace the “Jimmy Johnson” draft chart commonly...
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams injury update : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) said he played the first seven games of the season with a torn wrist ligament. 'As far...[+] as I know,' Williams said. 'I don't really know all the lingo. I just wanted to get it done, whatever needed to be done. I don't know as far as exact terminology of it being torn. I've heard that myself, but I just know something was wrong.'
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams ready to handle more work : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) said he had been limited as far as playing different spots on the defensive line because...[+] of his injured wrist; however, he is able to do more things now.
• 11/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Coach refutes report on Mario Williams' wrist : Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey denied an earlier report that DE Mario Williams (wrist) had a torn ligament in his wrist....[+] He said he was never advised of any issues with the ligament in his wrist.
• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams has torn ligament in wrist : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) has been playing with a torn ligament in his wrist that has greatly affected his play....[+] He underwent surgery to repair the injury during the bye week.
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams says wrist is fine: Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) said Wednesday, Oct. 31, that his 'wrist feels great' and he has some extra motivation...[+] to turn his season around. 'I have a little something extra to prove,' Williams said when asked about his slow start to the season.
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams speaks out : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams said his former team, the Houston Texans, forced his exit out of town. Williams maintains he...[+] wanted to remain with the team all along. 'I didn't want to enter free agency in the first place, but it was a one-way door given to me by the GM to leave Houston,' Williams said, referring to general manager Rick Smith. 'I want the fans there to know entering free agency was not my decision.'
• 11/1 FootballPerspective.com: Week 8 Power Rankings: I’d like to extend my best wishes to everyone dealing with the fallout from Sandy. I’m in my fourth location in five...

• 10/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams to be limited in practice Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) will practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Oct. 31....[+] Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) will practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Oct. 31.
• 10/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams not practicing Monday: Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) was not present during the media-access portion of practice Monday, Oct. 29, but said...[+] he expects to play Week 9.
• 10/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams injury update : Updating a previous item, Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) said Monday, Oct. 29, that his procedure in Alabama last week...[+] was done to 'clean up' his wrist and he can already detect better range of motion in his left hand.
• 10/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams plans to play in Week 9 : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) has rejoined the team and expects to play in Week 9 following a 'procedure' on his sprained...[+] left wrist, according to a person with direct knowledge of the defensive end's plans.
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams has procedure done: Buffalo Bills DL Mario Williams (wrist) had a procedure done on his wrist to relieve discomfort. It is expected Williams will...[+] return to practice next week, according to head coach Chan Gailey.
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams to see a specialist : Updating a previous item, Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) is visiting a specialist to determine whether to have surgery...[+] to repair a nagging left wrist injury, according to a person familiar with the defensive end. Williams was absent from team meetings Wednesday, Oct. 24, according to DE Kyle Moore.
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams may need surgery : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) could have surgery on his injured left wrist during the team's bye week. The Bills offered...[+] no comment on the issue as of Tuesday, Oct. 23.
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams does not care about critics : Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) said he is not concerned what critics have to say about his struggles this season. His...[+] main goal at this point is to get healthy and play better. 'I can say this and you can take it however you want to take it, but it really don't matter to me. I really don't care what you think,' Williams said. 'At the end of the day I know I need to get physically back into things so I'm not hesitating.'
• 10/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams playing with hesitation: Buffalo Bills DL Mario Williams (wrist) continues to blame his nagging left wrist injury on the fact he is playing timid so far...[+] this season. 'I've got a lot of hesitation,' Williams said Tuesday, Oct. 23. 'It's on me. That's fine. I know I gotta change that.' Williams played 88 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 7, and he has not missed a game or practice due to the injury.
• 10/23 The NFL Injury Report: Bills Injury Report: Mario Williams Considering Surgery: The fortunes for Buffalo sports fans might be getting worse. Buffalo Bills defensive end and prized free agent signing Mario...
• 10/20 The NFL Injury Report: Redskins, Bills Fined Over Injury Reporting: The NFL has fined the Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills for violating the league's injury reporting policy.  Both...
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Fined $20,000 for failing to report injury: The Buffalo Bills have been fined $20,000 for violating the NFL's procedures for reporting injury information. The Bills failed...[+] to list DE Mario Williams on the injury list while he was being treated for a wrist injury.
• 10/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Two players probable: Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) and CB Aaron Williams (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 12, and is listed...[+] as probable for Week 6.
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Two fully practiceBuffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) and CB Aaron Williams (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11....[+] Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) and CB Aaron Williams (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Four limited: Buffalo Bills FS Jairus Byrd (chest), CB Aaron Williams (hand), DE Mario Williams (wrist) and C Eric Wood (foot) were limited...[+] in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | GM blasts listless defense: Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix blasted his team's defense due to an overall lack of urgency so far this season. His blame...[+] was not placed solely at the feet of big-ticket addition DE Mario Williams (wrist). 'Well, obviously, we're not pleased with it. There's really no excuse for losing the way we did,' Nix said Tuesday, Oct. 9. 'We're all to blame. Let's do better. Hell, let's get it going.'
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams wears stabilizer on wrist: Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (wrist) wore a small stabilizer on his left wrist in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers instead...[+] of the brace he used the first four weeks. 'It's good one day, and bad the next day,' Williams said. He had two tackles and no sacks.
• 10/5 The NFL Injury Report: Bills Injury Report: Mario Williams Slowed by Wrist Injury: The Buffalo Bills and defensive lineman Mario Williams haven’t gotten off to the start they wanted. While there are...
• 10/4 Stripe Hype: Morning Headlines: Mario Williams Hindered by Wrist, & Cardinals/Rams Kickoff Week 5:     The Rams and the Cardinals will kick off Week 5 tonight on the NFL Network on Thursday Night Football, and Rams...
• 10/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams blames wrist for slow start: Buffalo Bills DL Mario Williams (wrist) said Wednesday, Oct. 3, that a sore left wrist has been hindering his play during the...[+] early part of the season. 'It's just a little deal going on, but we've already mentioned that before,' Williams said. 'It's just lingering a little longer than I expected and I just (need to) get back out there and try to deal with it and play better with it.' For the past three games Williams has played in a cast.

• 9/5 Stripe Hype: Against the Spread: Week 1 Predictions: It’s finally here…the regular season of the National Football League. This is the week that everyone has been looking...

• 8/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Shawne Merriman too far down depth chart : In addition to numerous injuries, free-agent DE Shawne Merriman (Bills) was just too far down the Buffalo Bills' depth chart to...[+] make much of an impact. The team spent more than $100 million in free agency on DEs Mario Williams and Mark Anderson. They also had a former starter in DE Chris Kelsay as the first player off the bench.

• 7/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | GM says time to win is now : Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix said it's time for the team to show improvement and start winning games, particularly...[+] with some big offseason additions like DL Mario Williams and DL Mark Anderson. 'Obviously, the offseason acquisitions helped, but I still think it was time - if we had not gotten Mario and Mark - it would have still been time to start winning some games,' Nix said. 'It's time to close it out and win some games. Until we do, it's not complete.'
• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Peyton Manning league's highest-paid player : Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning is the highest-paid player in the league in terms of annual salary plus endorsements. His $13...[+] million in endorsements put him at $31 million overall, ahead of Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald ($26.25 million), Buffalo Bills DL Mario Williams ($25.5 million) and Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson ($22.25 million.)
• 7/4 Stripe Hype: Blake’s AFC South Preview: As is the case with the AFC East for the last decade this division was ran by 1 team, the Colts. However last season all that...
• 7/4 Stripe Hype: Blake’s AFC South Preview: As is the case with the AFC East for the last decade this division was ran by 1 team, the Colts. However last season all that...
• 7/3 Stripe Hype: Blake’s AFC South Preview: As is the case with the AFC East for the last decade this division was ran by 1 team, the Colts. However last season all that...

• 6/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams expected to see time on both sides: Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams likely will be the starting left defensive end this season but is expected to see some time at...[+] right defensive end as well during the season.
• 6/21 FootballPerspective.com: Cleveland Browns: Through 13 seasons, where do they rank among expansion teams? (Part II): Yesterday, I began looking at how the 12 expansion teams of the modern era fared during their first 13 years of existence. Today,...
• 6/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mark Anderson stands out at minicamp: Buffalo Bills DL Mark Anderson gave his teammates on the offensive line fits during practice Tuesday, June 19, at minicamp. He...[+] was in the backfield on the third play of the 11-on-11 session to force QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to throw an incompletion. He also beat OT Cordy Glenn on the next play to force another incompletion. He was also disruptive on several other plays, teaming with DL Mario Williams to give Fitzpatrick fits.

• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams working at LDEBuffalo Bills DL Mario Williams lined up at left defensive end during organized team activities Tuesday, May 29....[+] Buffalo Bills DL Mario Williams lined up at left defensive end during organized team activities Tuesday, May 29.
• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Teammates impressed with Mario Williams : Buffalo Bills teammates were amazed by what they saw from DL Mario Williams during organized team activities Tuesday, May 29,...[+] particularly how fast Williams is. 'He looks like a Madden character you create when you sit there and up-up the strength, and the guy keeps growing,' QB Ryan Fitzpatrick said. 'And then he’s the fastest guy on the field, too.'
• 5/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams ready to roll: Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams is returning to a 4-3 defensive alignment, which he feels will cater to his pass rushing strength....[+] Williams is excited to start taking part in the team's OTAs so he can pick up the team's terminology and have a better understanding of the plays. Williams noted his biggest items of focus are shaking the cobwebs and becoming comfortable in the system.
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams to wear No. 94Buffalo Bills DL Mario Williams will wear jersey No. 94 for the team....[+] Buffalo Bills DL Mario Williams will wear jersey No. 94 for the team.
• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams wants to play left DE : The Buffalo Bills are moving DL Mario Williams to left defensive end at his request. Williams told the team he is more comfortable...[+] on the left than on the right, where he played with the Houston Texans. The move will enable the Bills to put their speed rushers on the right side. DL Mark Anderson and LB Shawne Merriman will compete for time at right end.
• 5/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams wants to play LDE: Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams asked the team to use him at left defensive tackle this season because he is more comfortable...[+] on the left side than the right side.
• 5/5 FanSided: The Time Of The Fan:   [caption id="attachment_10301" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Dec 24, 2011; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals...
• 5/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Chris Kelsay will not give up jersey number : Buffalo Bills DL Chris Kelsay will not give up his No. 90 jersey to make way for DL Mario Williams. Williams will be assigned...[+] another number shortly. 'I spoke with Mario. I actually brought it up to him, he didn't bring it up to me. He completely understood,' Kelsay said. 'I've worn it my entire career here. A lot of times in a situation like this, the guy will buy it from you. But I'm not really interested in that.'

• 4/12 BearsHistory.com Blog: Bears Free Agency Recap: Day Three: I haven’t had the chance even in my own mind to run through everything the Bears have done in the first three days of free...
• 4/12 BearsHistory.com Blog: 2012 NFL Free Agency: Been…so…busy that boom-just realized the 2012 NFL free agent signing period is just four short days away. At midnight...

• 3/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams not locked into left DE: Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said DE Mario Williams likely will play left defensive end this season but the team will...[+] look at different scenarios to see what lineup is best for the team.
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams to play on left side: Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt said DE Mario Williams will be used mostly at left defensive end this season....[+]
• 3/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams contract details: Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams will receive a base salary of $5.9 million in 2012, which will be fully guaranteed. He will make...[+] $6.5 million in 2013 and it will be guaranteed if the team picks up his $8 million roster bonus. He is scheduled to make a $1.9 million base salary in 2014 as well as a $10.6 million roster bonus. He will receive a $12.1 million base salary and a $1 million roster bonus in 2015. In 2016, he will receive an $11.5 million base salary and a $2.5 million roster bonus. He also scheduled to receive a base salary of $14 million in 2017. Williams received a $19 million signing bonus and will receive $2.1 million in workout bonuses.
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams contract update : Updating a previous item, the Buffalo Bills have agreed to a six-year deal with free-agent LB Mario Williams (Texans). Financial...[+] terms of the deal were not disclosed.
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Agree to deal with Mario Williams : The Buffalo Bills have agreed to a deal with free-agent LB Mario Williams (Texans), according to a source. Terms of the deal weren't...[+] immediately known.
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams doing his research : Updating a continuing story, free-agent LB Mario Williams (Texans) has been inquiring about real estate in the Buffalo area. His...[+] comfort level with the area is important in pulling the trigger on a deal with the Buffalo Bills.
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams update : Updating an ongoing story, the Buffalo Bills have met most of the conditions for a deal for free-agent LB Mario Williams (Texans)...[+] and are 'close to a deal.'
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Close to deal with Mario Williams? : The Buffalo Bills and free-agent LB Mario Williams (Texans) are reportedly getting closer to a deal, according to a source with...[+] knowledge of the negotiations.
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams still visiting Free-agent LB Mario Williams (Texans) is scheduled to meet with the Buffalo Bills again early Thursday, March 15....[+] Free-agent LB Mario Williams (Texans) is scheduled to meet with the Buffalo Bills again early Thursday, March 15.
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Prepared to pay Mario Williams : The Buffalo Bills are prepared to give free-agent LB Mario Williams (Texans) a contract making him the highest-paid defensive...[+] player in the league. The Bills' offer to Williams eclipses the six-year, $91.5 million deal that the Chicago Bears gave DL Julius Peppers in 2010, according to a source.
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams still in Buffalo visiting: Free-agent DL Mario Williams (Texans) left the Buffalo Bills headquarters Wednesday, March 14, and a deal has not yet been worked...[+] out. However, he is expected to visit with the team again Thursday, March 15.
• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Mario Williams not expected to sign Tuesday: The Buffalo Bills want free-agent DL Mario Williams (Texans) to leave town Tuesday, March 13, with a contract in hand, but he...[+] will take time with the visit, and has at least one other visit scheduled.
• 3/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Want Mario Williams back: The Houston Texans want to re-sign free-agent OLB Mario Williams, according to team owner Bob McNair. 'We want Mario. We'd like...[+] to have him. Unfortunately, other people would like to have him, too. It depends on how much they're willing to pay,' McNair said.
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Still have shot at keeping Mario Williams : With the start of free agency on the horizon, it isn't yet a foregone conclusion Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario...[+] Williams will leave the team. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Texans still have a 50-50 chance of retaining Williams.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Interested in Mario Williams: The Dallas Cowboys are expected to take a run at Houston Texans DL Mario Williams, if he becomes an unrestricted free agent and...[+] hits the open market March 13. They might have interest in pairing him with LB DeMarcus Ware for a fearsome pair of edge rushers.
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Mario Williams could be offseason option: The Atlanta Falcons could show interest in Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams this offseason if they are not...[+] able to re-sign impending free-agent DE John Abraham.
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Expected to pursue Mario Williams: The San Diego Chargers are expected to pursue Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams this offseason and have an...[+] undisclosed amount of money that they are willing to spend on him.
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Mario Williams may be pursued: The San Diego Chargers may pursue free-agent DE/OLB Mario Williams (Texans). The Chargers have basically vowed to improve their...[+] pass rush with at least one addition during the offseason and many believe Williams will be playing for a different team in 2012. There appears to be a better chance the team looks to address the position during the NFL Draft, but general manager A.J. Smith won't rule out the Chargers going after Williams.
• 3/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | No serious contract talks with Mario Williams : The Houston Texans and impending free-agent LB Mario Williams have yet to engage in serious contract negotiations, according to...[+] a source with knowledge of the situation.
• 3/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Weighing use of franchise tag for Mario Williams : The Houston Texans are weighing the idea of using the franchise tag on impending free-agent LB Mario Williams after the team agreed...[+] to a deal with RB Arian Foster.
• 3/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | May have interest in Mario Williams: The Dallas Cowboys may show interest in Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams if he becomes available this offseason....[+]
• 3/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Seahawks | Not expected to break bank for Mario Williams: The Seattle Seahawks are not expected to be willing to break the bank in order to sign Houston Texans impending free-agent LB...[+] Mario Williams this offseason.

• 2/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Could target a WR in NFL Draft : The Houston Texans could likely select a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL Draft, unless they lose impending free-agent...[+] LB Mario Williams to another team. However, they still could take a receiver in the first round and try to replace Williams with an outside linebacker in the second round.
• 2/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Seahawks | To be primary suitor for Mario Williams?: The Seattle Seahawks are expected to be one of the primary suitors for Houston Texans impending free-agent DL Mario Williams,...[+] if he is unable to strike a deal before March 13 to re-sign with the Texans. 'This is from teams in the division,' ESPN's John Clayton said. 'They think that Seattle is going to be one of the main teams (pursuing) Mario Williams. They really do.' The Texans appear unable to afford Williams.
• 2/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Can't afford to franchise Mario Williams: The Houston Texans want to re-sign DL Mario Williams, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent March 13.The Texans are...[+] barely under the salary cap and can't afford to use the franchise tag on Williams, who would cost $22.9 million against the cap. 'I didn't write the deal,' general manager Rick Smith said. 'It's a function of the first pick in the draft. It's a function of the timing of going into the last cap year. There's a number of nuances and variables that impacted that deal.'
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Have to redo contracts to make offer to Mario Williams: Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith said the team will have to restructure some contracts in order to make a good offer...[+] to impending free-agent LB Mario Williams. Smith said the team will try everything they can to bring back Williams.
• 2/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Unlikely to pursue Mario Williams: The New York Jets are not expected to show interest in Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams this offseason because...[+] they do not have the salary cap room to sign him for what he is expected to get.
• 2/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams says he is healthy : Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams (pectoral) said the torn pectoral muscle that ended his 2011 season is healthy....[+]
• 2/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams not looking to get biggest contract: Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams said he is not looking to become the highest-paid defensive player in NFL...[+] history this offseason and wants to sign with a team that has a chance to win. Williams said he would love to come back to the Texans but is not sure what their intentions are this offseason. The Texans are working on trying to clear enough salary cap space that will allow them of make Williams a competitive offer.
• 2/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Would be very expensive to franchise Mario Williams: The Houston Texans would be offering impending free-agent LB Mario Williams a one-year deal worth $21.99 million if they placed...[+] the franchise tag on him this offseason.
• 2/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Need Mario Williams to take hometown discount : If the Houston Texans hope to retain impending free-agent LB Mario Williams, they will have to hope Williams will settle for a...[+] hometown discount. The Texans are salary cap-strapped, and they also want to re-sign restricted free-agent RB Arian Foster to an extension.
• 2/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Could inquire about Mario Williams: The New England Patriots may inquire about Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams if he becomes available when...[+] free agency begins.
• 2/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Little progress in extension for Mario Williams: Houston Texans LB Mario Williams is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 13, and club officials suggest they have...[+] vacillated about the future of the former first overall selection, and how to handle the situation. Signing Williams to an extension would be the best thing for the team, but there has been little progress in that regard. If they used the franchise tag, it might cost the team a one-year tender of more than $20 million, since Williams' salary is higher than the franchise number and would command a 20 percent bump over its 2011 level.

• 1/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Not expected to pursue Mario Williams: The Buffalo Bills are not expected to pursue Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams because the team likely would...[+] not be interested in getting into a bidding war.
• 1/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams not expected to give hometown discount: Updating a previous report, Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams would like to re-sign with the Texans but is...[+] not expected to give them a hometown discount. Williams may check what his value in the free-agent market before deciding whether to re-sign with the Texans.
• 1/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Re-signing Mario Williams a top priority : The top offseason priority for the Houston Texans will be to re-sign impending free-agent LB Mario Williams. The Texans aren’t...[+] likely to franchise Williams because he would cost them $22.9 million; however, the team can’t afford to carry Williams at $22.9 million for one year. They could franchise Williams and hope he’d agree later to a long-term deal, but he’d be holding all the cards knowing they couldn’t keep him at $22.9 million. Williams wants to stay in Houston, but once he’s on the open market, a team with a lot of cap space could offer him big guaranteed money.
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Could show interest in Mario Williams: The Buffalo Bills could show interest in Houston Texans impending free-agent LB Mario Williams if he hits the free agent market....[+]
• 1/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | May place franchise tag on Mario Williams: The Houston Texans may place the franchise tag on impending free-agent LB Mario Williams if the two sides are not able to reach...[+] a contract agreement.

• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Connor Barwin joins rare club: Houston Texans LB Connor Barwin racked up a sack in the Week 15 game against the San Francisco 49ers. He has a team-high 10 1/2...[+] sacks, joining LB Mario Williams as the only players in team history to post double-digit sack totals in a single season. Williams accomplished the feat in 2007 and 2008.

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• 5/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams will look to drop some weight: Houston Texans LB Mario Williams is expected to try to slim down to around 265 pounds so he can play at outside linebacker. Williams...[+] weighs 282 pounds at this time.
• 5/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Appear willling to move Mario Williams back to DE if needed: Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak appears to be willing to move LB Mario Williams back to defensive end if he is not successful...[+] at linebacker.
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams excited about change: Houston Texans LB Mario Williams said he is excited about moving from defensive end to outside linebacker because it will allow...[+] him to concentrate on rushing the passer more than before. 'I'm very excited about this,' Williams said. 'I think it'll be a good change-up for our team - not just for me, but overall because of the flexibility (defensive coordinator Wade Phillips) will have with the way he'll be able to mix things up. Playing defensive end, I have a few more responsibilities. Being an outside linebacker, I'm always on the edge. When the ball's snapped, it's full go after the quarterback.'
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams will not be in pass coverage much: Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said LB Mario Williams likely will be in pass coverage only five percent of...[+] the time next season. It will allow Williams to rush the passer most of the time and also help stop the run.
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Will use Mario Williams at LB: The Houston Texans are planning to use DE Mario Williams as the weakside outside linebacker in their new 3-4 defensive alignment....[+]

• 3/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams healed after undergoing two surgeries: Houston Texans DE Mario Williams (hernia) is healthy after undergoing surgery for two sports hernias, reports John McClain, of...[+] the Houston Chronicle. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Mario Williams' role will not change: Houston Texans DL Mario Williams' role in defensive coordinator Wade Phillips’ 3-4 scheme will not change, according to John...[+] McClain, of the Houston Chronicle. Williams will continue to play with his hand on the ground as a defensive end. 'I think Mario fits in well with what we're going to do,' Phillips said. 'He's a five-technique, an outside rush guy. That's what he is. I don't see any difference for him. He's going to be outside all the time.' The philosophy of Phillips' 3-4, which he says is closer to a 4-3 than a traditional 3-4 because the linemen have to control one gap rather than two, is to get up the field when the ball is snapped and pressure the quarterback.

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• 1/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Expect Mario Williams to be successful in 3-4 defense: Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said defensive coordinator Wade Phillips believes DE Mario Williams can be successful in...[+] the 3-4 defensive alignment, reports John McClain, of the Houston Texans. Phillips pointed at what former Buffalo Bills DE Bruce Smith did in the 3-4 defense when he was the coordinator for the Bills and believes Williams could do similarly in the defense. Smith recorded 65 sacks in the six seasons under Phillips.

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