Josh Williams
24-Year-Old
Reserve-Sus
Injury Suspension
Est. Return 12/28/2025
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
4
YDS
11
TD
0
YDS
0
TD
0
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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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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#4 RB
Buccaneers- Bucky Irving
- Rachaad White
- Sean Tucker
- Josh WilliamsReserve-Sus
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Sunday, Dec 7th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
87.3
Cornerbacks
98.5
Safeties
79.6
Linebackers
75.5
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Career-high four carries in win
Williams rushed four times for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-3 win over the Saints on Sunday.
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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.
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Full participant in walkthrough
Williams (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Won't play against Detroit
Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Sits out of Friday's practice
Williams (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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