Ryan Williams

Ryan Gene Williams (twitter: @lilsweetness34)

Position: RB
Height: 5-9    Weight: 212 lbs.

Born: April 9, 1990
College: Virginia Tech   (school history)    (Williams college stats)
Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 1 (12193rd overall since 1950)

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• 4/28 EDSFootball: 2013 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 25 Rookie Running Backs (Re-Draft Leagues): If recent trends are any indication, there won't be any 1,000-yard rookie rushers in 2013. While it is purely a coincidence,...
• 4/8 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Look Back: Arizona Cardinals deliver shock: The New England Patriots 2012 season was filled with several memorable moments, and several moments that Pats fans would like...

• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Bruce Arians fan of RB: Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is reportedly a big fan of RB Ryan Williams, and he lit up when speaking about the tailback's...[+] ability Friday, Jan. 18. Both Arians and Williams are Virginia Tech alumni.

• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams feeling good: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (shoulder) said he's feeling the best he has in two years after rehabbing his shoulder; he...[+] will have a follow-up surgery this week. Williams plans to be a full participant for offseason workouts.
• 12/6 FootballPerspective.com: Running back success rate: Grading running backs can be tricky; rushing yards tell much of the story but remain a function of opportunity (itself an indicator...

• 10/16 The NFL Injury Report: Cardinals Injury Report: Kevin Kolb Out Several Weeks: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb will miss several weeks with a rib injury, according to Adam Schefter. Kolb's...
• 10/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | William Powell turns heads: Arizona Cardinals RB William Powell carried 14 times for a team-high 70 yards in the Week 6 game against the Buffalo Bills. He...[+] stepped up with RBs Beanie Wells (toe) and Ryan Williams (shoulder), and fellow RB LaRod Stephens-Howling struggling with just 11 carries and 22 yards.
• 10/11 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Week 6: RB Rankings: Arian Foster finds himself at the top of my running back rankings again for week 6. I look for the Texans to pound the rock and...
• 10/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Potential RB additions: The Arizona Cardinals lost RB Ryan Williams (shoulder) to season-ending Injured Reserve, and there are rumors flying around about...[+] potential targets either through free agency or trade. One name that makes sense is New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory through trade, or former Cardinals RB and current free-agent Tim Hightower (Redskins). However, the latter is unlikely, as he is still not all the way back from a knee issue.
• 10/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams to IR: The Arizona Cardinals placed RB Ryan Williams (shoulder) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Oct. 9, and signed free-agent CB Crezdon...[+] Butler (Redskins) in a corresponding move.
• 10/8 The NFL Injury Report: Cardinals Injury Report: Ryan Williams Out For Season: The Arizona Cardinals began the 2012 season with an enviable stable of running backs, being able to field, as they did in...
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams facing three-month recovery: Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said RB Ryan Williams (shoulder) will need three months...[+] to recover from the surgery he will have on his shoulder. Whisenhunt did not go into detail about the specifics of the injury.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams out for the year: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (shoulder) will miss the rest of the year with a shoulder issue that will require surgery....[+]
• 10/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams injury update: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (shoulder) said he has a sore left shoulder but is fine and was ready to return to the team's...[+] Week 5 game against the St. Louis Rams.
• 10/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams injuredArizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (shoulder) left the game early Week 5 because of a left shoulder injury....[+] Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (shoulder) left the game early Week 5 because of a left shoulder injury.
• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | William Powell sees increased time Week 4: Arizona Cardinals RB William Powell received more playing time in Week 4 than RB Ryan Williams because the team used the no-huddle...[+] offense at times during the game. Powell is a part of the no-huddle package while Williams is not part of the package at this point because of his development.

• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams does very little: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams carried 13 times for just 26 yards in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, and he had one catch...[+] for no gain.
• 9/27 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Week 4 RB Rankings: Jamaal Charles and Maurice Jones-Drew had quite the afternoons last Sunday. Both look to build off those performances this week...
• 9/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams practices in fullArizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 26....[+] Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 26.
• 9/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams steps up production: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams saw a lion's share of the carries in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles with RB Beanie...[+] Wells (toe) leaving the game early. Williams finished with 13 carries for 83 yards, and he added a 12-yard reception.
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams admits to thinking about knee: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) said Friday, Sept. 21, that he has been thinking about his surgically repaired knee...[+] when carrying the ball during games. 'I haven't really been playing fast and instinctively like I want to, because as soon as some contact comes, sometimes the first thing I think about is 'Is my leg going to be OK?',' Williams said. It was a rough week for Williams, who had a fumble in Week 2 which nearly cost the team in its upset of the New England Patriots. Then, Monday, Sept. 17, Williams found out his grandfather passed away.
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams probable: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 21, and is listed as probable for Week...[+] 3.
• 9/21 Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Come Up Short Against Cardinals: Stephen Gostkowski trotted onto the field with six seconds remaining in New England's home opener.  The Patriots, led by...

• 8/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Beanie Wells, Ryan Williams to play in finale: Arizona Cardinals RBs Beanie Wells (knee) and Ryan Williams (knee) will each get a chance to play in the preseason finale Thursday,...[+] Aug. 30, against the Denver Broncos.
• 8/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams expected to get more time: Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said RB Ryan Williams (knee) looked good in the second preseason game and is expected...[+] to receive more playing time in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 23.
• 8/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams not expected to see much time Friday: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) will play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 17, but is not expected to see much playing...[+] time during the game.
• 8/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams held out as precaution: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) went through pre-game warmups, but was held out of the team's second preseason game...[+] Friday, Aug. 10, against the Kansas City Chiefs.
• 8/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Alfonso Smith makes most of opportunity: With Arizona Cardinals RBs Beanie Wells (knee) and Ryan Williams (knee) sidelined for the Hall of Fame preseason game Sunday,...[+] Aug. 5, against the New Orleans Saints, RB Alfonso Smith took advantage of the extra work. He impressed with eight carries for 46 yards and a rushing touchdown. Smith is in the mix for the No. 3 tailback job. His competition for the job, RB LaRod Stephens-Howling, posted 25 rushing yards on four carries. William Powell had 10 carries, but he managed just 31 yards. He also had three grabs for 26 yards.
• 8/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams expected to be game-time decision: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) is expected to be a game-time decision for the first preseason game Sunday, Aug. 5....[+] Williams will tell the team how he feels that day and a decision will be made based on that information.

• 7/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Likely to be careful with top two RBs: Arizona Cardinals RBs Beanie Wells (knee) and Ryan Williams (knee) are an important part of the success of the team's offseason,...[+] but the team is likely to be very careful with both during the preseason so nothing delays their regular season work.
• 7/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Will be cautious with top two RBs during preseason: The Arizona Cardinals likely will be cautious with RBs Beanie Wells (knee) and Ryan Williams (knee) during the preseason because...[+] they do not want either to suffer a setback in their recoveries.
• 7/5 Stripe Hype: Evening Headlines: NBA Free Agency News, and Terrell Owens working out with Drew Brees & Carson Palmer:     Free agent Terrell Owens is working out with Drew Brees, Carson Palmer, and Kyle Boller in San Diego this week....
• 7/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams on schedule: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) is believed to be on schedule in his rehab and could even be a little ahead of schedule...[+] at this point. The team is being cautious with Williams and likely will limit him during training camp. His workload this season will depend on how RB Beanie Wells is playing.

• 6/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Top two RBs could be limited at start of camp: The Arizona Cardinals may limit what RBs Beanie Wells (knee) and Ryan Williams (knee) do at the start of training camp and then...[+] increase their workload as camp goes on.
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams close to practicing : Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said RB Ryan Williams (knee) is close to fully participating in practice. Williams...[+] has been able to do everything except seven-on-seven drills during workouts.

• 4/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams works outArizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) took part in a voluntary offseason workout Monday, April 16....[+] Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) took part in a voluntary offseason workout Monday, April 16.

• 3/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams reports being at 75-80 percent: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) posted on his official Twitter account Saturday, March 24, that he is 75-80 percent,...[+] according to his trainer. He expects to be ready for the start of the regular season.
• 3/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams expected to be back up at RB: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams is expected to enter training camp as the primary backup to RB Beanie Wells because of how...[+] Wells played this season.

• 1/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Ryan Williams on target for training camp: Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) is on target for training camp, and he is expected to begin jogging soon. The training...[+] staff and coaching staff likely won't allow him to take part in anything more than individual drills if he is ready during the organized team activities (OTAs) in the summer. 'Next year is going to be a good year,' Williams said. 'I want to be a fan favorite, I want to be the 'X' factor, and because the coaches expect (so) much from me and they support me so much. It's a great feeling to have the coaches behind you, and when they think highly of you, you don't want to make them think otherwise.'

• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rehab going well for Ryan Williams: Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Monday, Nov. 21, that the rehab for DL Ryan Williams (knee) is going well, although...[+] Whisenhunt didn't want to say Williams would be a certainty for training camp. 'We're talking a bunch of months away yet,' Whisenhunt said.

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