Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Kept in check vs. Bucs
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Williams recorded four tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 38-35 loss versus the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay provided quarterback Baker Mayfield with excellent protection in Week 5, breaking Williams' three-game streak of at least 0.5 sacks. He'll be rushing against a less stout offensive line in Week 6 at Jacksonville, possibly giving him a good opportunity to get back on track.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Posts 1.5 sacks Thursday
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Williams recorded four tackles (three solo) including 1.5 sacks and a pass defensed during Thursday's 23-20 win at Arizona.
Williams registered in the sack column for the third consecutive game in Week 4, bringing his sack total on the season up to 2.5. He's on pace for his second straight double-digit sack season, and he'll be facing a banged up Buccaneers offensive line when he takes the field in Week 5.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Suiting up Thursday
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Williams (elbow) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Cardinals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Williams tweaked his elbow during the Seahawks' 44-13 win over the Saints on Sunday, but he's been cleared to play Week 4 after logging a full practice Thursday. The veteran defensive lineman has 15 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, over the first three games of the regular season.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Still considered limited Tuesday
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Williams (elbow) was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Williams picked up an elbow injury in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Saints. The Seahawks play Arizona on Thursday night this week, giving Williams less time to get well, though his status for that contest is still uncertain. If Williams can't play Thursday, more snaps on the defensive line could be available for Mike Morris.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Considered limited Monday
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Williams (elbow) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Williams recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 44-13 win over the Saints, but he may have left the game a little worse for wear. The defensive lineman will have two more chances to log a full practice before Thursday's contest against the Cardinals.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Seven tackles in loss
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Williams recorded seven total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the 49ers.
Williams was tied for third on the team in takedowns, while he was also able to add a quarterback hit and a tackle for loss in the defeat. The defensive lineman is now in his third season with Seattle, looking to build off of a 2024 campaign in which he registered 64 total tackles (37 solo), including 11.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over 16 regular-season games.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Hits double-digit sacks again
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Williams recorded 64 tackles (37 solo), including 11.0 sacks, and three pass defenses, including a pick-six, across 16 games during the 2024 season.
Williams didn't slow down in his age-30 season, as he put up double-digit sacks for the first time since the 2020 season while adding his first career pick-six -- a 92-yard return. Having signed a three-year deal with the Seahawks in March of 2024, Williams has two years remaining on his contract. As it stands, he'll carry a $29.15 million cap hit in 2025.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Still nursing foot injury
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Williams (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Williams was able to play through the foot injury this past Sunday against the Jets, and he finished with four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a pick-six against the team that selected him with the No. 6 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He's still working through the foot injury, though he should be able to play against the Cardinals on Sunday unless he isn't able to practice over the next two days.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Massive game versus former team
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Williams recorded four tackles (three solo), 2.0 sacks and a pick-six in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.
Williams dropped into coverage and picked off Aaron Rodgers on a slant pass intended for Garrett Wilson in the second quarter, and he wasn't touched as he went 92 yards for the touchdown. This was Williams' first interception since the 2017 season. The former Jet now has 7.0 sacks -- his highest total since 2020 -- through 11 games.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Picks up 2.5 sacks in win
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Williams recorded six tackles (three solo), including 2.5 sacks, and a pass defensed in Sunday's 16-6 win over the Cardinals.
The veteran defensive end also played on 70 percent of the defensive snaps. Williams has 31 tackles (16 solo), including 5.0 sacks, in 10 games this season.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Cleared to play Sunday
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Williams (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals and is expected to play, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Williams has been dealing with the foot injury for a couple weeks but should be out there for this NFC West tilt. On the season, Williams has logged 25 tackles (13 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and 14 QB hits.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Unavailable Wednesday
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Williams (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Williams opened the week on the sidelines at practice for the second straight week as he continues to nurse a foot issue. On the bright side, the defensive lineman played 43 defensive snaps, logging four total tackles (two solo) in the team's Week 11 victory over the 49ers. He seems likely to play again Sunday versus the Cardinals, but his status at practice the rest of the week is worth monitoring.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Ready to rock
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Williams (foot) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Williams upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday, suggesting that he's moved past his foot issue enough to play in Sunday's divisional matchup. The veteran defensive lineman has recorded 21 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, across eight appearances this season. He's expected to serve as one of Seattle's top defensive ends in Week 11.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Upgrades to limited practice Thursday
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Williams (foot) was a limited practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Williams sat out practice Wednesday but was able to return to the field one day later. Seattle was on bye last week, so it's not clear when the veteran defensive end picked up the foot issue, which appears to be a new injury. Williams missed a game earlier in the campaign due to an injury to his ribs.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Misses practice Wednesday
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Williams (foot) was a non-participant at the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Williams opened the week as a DNP following Seattle's bye week in Week 10. The defensive end has been known to get a veteran rest day from time to time, so Thursday's practice report should provide clarity on his chances to play Sunday versus the 49ers.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Suiting up Sunday
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Williams (ribs) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.
Williams missed the Seahawks' Week 4 loss to the Lions after sustaining a ribs injury the week prior, but following limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday, the Pro Bowl defensive lineman will suit up in Week 5. Expect Williams to start opposite Jarran Reed as part of Seattle's top defensive end duo.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Estimated as limited
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Williams (ribs) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Seahawks' walkthrough Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Williams suffered a ribs injury in Week 3 against the Dolphins and he was forced to miss Monday's loss to the Lions as a result. He will look to increase his workload at the team's final two practice sessions of the week in order to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Giants.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Won't play Monday night
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Williams (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Lions, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Williams missed practice both Thursday and Friday after sustaining a ribs injury during the Seahawks' Week 3 win over the Dolphins, so him missing Monday night's contest comes as no surprise. Expect Mike Morris to see increased snaps on the Seahawks' defensive line in Williams' stead.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Injures ribs Sunday
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Williams is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a ribs injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Williams entered Week 3 with a knee issue but was ultimately cleared to play. He's now dealing with a separate issue. Williams has been a pass-rushing monster for new coach Mike Macdonald in Seattle. While Williams is out, Jarran Reed, Byron Murphy, Johnathan Hankins and Mike Morris will have to pick up the slack.
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Seahawks' Leonard Williams: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Williams (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Williams was a busy man in the team's Week 2 win over New England, recording four tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks. The defensive lineman appears to have left the contest a little worse for wear and he'll look to increase his activity at practice prior to the end of the week.
