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  Bengals | Roy Williams not expected to return    Sun May 29, 04:16 PM

The Cincinnati Bengals are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent SS Roy L. Williams this offseason.

Footballguys view: Williams is a shadow of the player he used to be and may retire this season.

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  Bengals | Five players probable for Week 13    Fri Dec 3, 05:41 PM

Cincinnati Bengals OT Andrew Whitworth (knee), DT Pat Sims (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle), FS Rico Murray (ankle) and SS Roy L. Williams (head) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 3, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer. They are listed as probable for Week 13 and are expected to play.

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  Bengals | Three defensive backs practice Thursday    Thu Dec 2, 05:44 PM

Cincinnati Bengals CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle), FS Rico Murray (ankle) and SS Roy L. Williams (head) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 2, reports Bengals.com.

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  Bengals | Roy Williams practices Wednesday    Wed Dec 1, 06:16 PM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (head) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 1, according to Bengals.com.

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  Bengals | Week 12 Inactives    Thu Nov 25, 07:05 PM

The Cincinnati Bengals have declared DL Antwan Odom, CB Brandon Ghee, QB Dan LeFevour, CB Johnathan Joseph, OT Kirk Chambers, OG Reggie Stephens, FS Rico Murray, SS Roy L. Williams inactive for Week 12.

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  Bengals | Two ruled out for Week 12    Wed Nov 24, 04:14 PM

Cincinnati Bengals DE Antwan Odom (wrist) was limited and SS Roy L. Williams (head) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 24, and has been ruled out for Week 12, reports The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy.

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  Bengals | Four miss practice Tuesday    Tue Nov 23, 04:22 PM

Cincinnati Bengals CB Brandon Ghee (groin), CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle), CB Rico Murray (ankle) and SS Roy L. Williams (head) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 23.

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  Bengals | Roy Williams injured Week 11, will not return    Sun Nov 21, 02:05 PM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (concussion) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 11 game and will not return, reports CBSSports.com.

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  Bengals | Roy Williams practices Friday    Fri Nov 5, 06:29 PM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 5, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy. Williams will play.

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  Bengals | Three practice fully Thursday    Thu Nov 4, 08:18 PM

Cincinnati Bengals CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle) and Ss Chinedum Ndukwe (knee) and Roy L. Williams (knee) all practiced fully Thursday, Nov. 4.

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  Bengals | Two defensive backs expected to return    Wed Nov 3, 11:46 AM

Cincinnati Bengals CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle) and SS Roy L. Williams (knee) are expected to play in Week 9, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

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  Bengals | Roy Williams limited Friday    Fri Oct 29, 06:01 PM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 29, and is doubtful for Week 8, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy.

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  Bengals | Five miss practice Thursday    Thu Oct 28, 05:05 PM

Cincinnati Bengals CB Leon Hall (hamstring), SS Chinedum Ndukwe (knee), QB Carson Palmer (hip), CB Morgan Trent (knee) and SS Roy L. Williams (knee) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 28, according to Bengals.com.

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  Bengals | Seven players sit Wednesday    Wed Oct 27, 04:49 PM

Cincinnati Bengals DE Jonathan Fanene (hamstring), LB Brandon Johnson (knee), CBs Leon Hall (hamstring), Johnathan Joseph (ankle) and Morgan Trent (knee), SS Chinedum Ndukwe (knee) and SS Roy L. Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 27.

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  Bengals | Roy Williams misses practice Friday    Fri Oct 22, 04:52 PM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 22, and is out for Week 7, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy.

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  Bengals | Three players do not practice Thursday    Thu Oct 21, 05:01 PM

Cincinnati Bengals RB Brian Leonard (thigh), CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle) and SS Roy L. Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 21, according to Bengals.com.

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  Bengals | Four players miss practice Wednesday    Wed Oct 20, 05:00 PM

Cincinnati Bengals RB Brian Leonard (thigh), DT Pat Sims (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle) and SS Roy L. Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 20, according to Bengals.com.

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  Bengals | Week 5 Inactives    Sun Oct 10, 11:40 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals have declared OT Anthony Collins, DL Carlos Dunlap, RB Cedric Peerman, QB Dan LeFevour, DL Jonathan Fanene, WR Jordan Shipley, OG Reggie Stephens, SS Roy L. Williams inactive for Week 5.

Footballguys view: Nedu Ndukwe gets the start for Williams and he is a strong play in IDP leagues. Jermaine Gresham also figures to get more targets with Shipley out.

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  Bengals | Roy Williams misses practice Friday    Fri Oct 8, 04:49 PM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 8, and is doubtful for Week 5, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy. Williams is not expected to play in the game.

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  Bengals | Three miss Thursday practice    Thu Oct 7, 06:42 PM

Cincinnati Bengals DL Jonathan Fanene (hamstring), WR Jordan Shipley (concussion) and SS Roy L. Williams (knee) all missed practice Thursday, Oct. 7.

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  Bengals | Three do not practice Wednesday    Wed Oct 6, 04:16 PM

Cincinnati Bengals WR Jordan Shipley (concussion), DE Jonathan Fanene (hamstring) and SS Roy L. Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 6, reports Bengals.com.

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  Bengals | Two DBs injured Week 4    Sun Oct 3, 04:07 PM

Cincinnati Bengals CB Johnathan Joseph (forearm) suffered a right forearm injury and SS Roy L. Williams (knee) suffered a knee injury in Week 4, reports CBSSports.com. Neither was able to return to the game.

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  Bengals | Roy L. Williams feels completely healthy    Wed Jun 2, 10:14 AM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) said he feels completely healthy this offseason after battling through forearm injuries the last two seasons, according to CBSSports.com. Williams is wearing a lighter arm brace to help protect the forearm. 'I'm great; I'm awesome. I have a new brace for my arm, and I'm feeling optimistic. (Defensive coordinator Mike) Zimmer wants me to wear it to sleep.'

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  Bengals | R. Williams says he will be ready for workouts    Mon Mar 15, 06:37 PM

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) said his forearm has healed well and will be ready for the start of offseason workouts.

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  Bengals | Announce R. Williams re-signing    Mon Mar 15, 10:01 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Monday, March 15, they have re-signed free-agent SS Roy L. Williams. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Williams should get first crack at the starting strong safety job, which would push the playmaking, but undisciplined Nedu Ndukwe back to the bench. Ndukwe is still worth holding as a stash in deep dynasty IDP leagues, but don't expect production him this year.

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  Bengals | R. Williams agrees to terms    Sat Mar 13, 03:33 PM

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent SS Roy L. Williams (Bengals) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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  Bengals | R. Williams close to re-signing    Sat Mar 13, 03:06 PM

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are close to re-signing unrestricted free-agent SS Roy L. Williams, according to his agent.

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  Bengals | R. Williams could return    Sat Mar 6, 11:22 AM

Carlos Holmes, of the Dayton Daily News, reports the Cincinnati Bengals continue to talk contract with representatives for free-agent SS Roy L. Williams (Bengals). Head coach Marvin Lewis has said that he would like Williams to return with the team.

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  Bengals | Appear interested in re-signing R. Williams, T. Johnson    Fri Feb 12, 12:35 PM

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has said the Bengals are interested in re-signing impending free-agent SS Roy L. Williams and DT Tank Johnson this offseason.

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  Bengals | R. Williams placed on IR    Fri Nov 13, 12:50 PM

Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

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  Bengals | R. Williams misses practice Thursday    Thu Nov 12, 08:40 PM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) missed the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 12, and he will likely miss Week 10.

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  Bengals | R. Williams practices in full Wednesday    Wed Nov 11, 04:11 PM

Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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  Bengals | Week 9 Inactives    Sun Nov 8, 11:42 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals have declared OT Andre Smith, TE Chase Coffman, LB Dan Skuta, FB Fui Vakapuna, WR Jerome Simpson, QB Jordan Palmer, DL Orien Harris, SS Roy L. Williams inactive for Week 9.

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  Bengals | T. Johnson, R. Williams game-time decisions    Fri Nov 6, 04:42 PM

Updating a previous report, Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DL Tank Johnson (foot) and SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) will be game-time decisions for Week 9 but are expected to play.

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  Bengals | R. Williams limited Friday    Fri Nov 6, 02:51 PM

Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is questionable for Week 9.

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  Bengals | R. Williams limited Thursday    Thu Nov 5, 07:36 PM

Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is expected to play Week 9.

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  Bengals | Three players limited Wednesday    Wed Nov 4, 04:46 PM

Cincinnati Bengals FB Jeremi Johnson (knee), SS Tom Nelson (shoulder) and SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) were limited Wednesday, Nov. 4.

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  Bengals | R. Williams practices Monday    Mon Nov 2, 10:59 PM

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals S Roy L. Williams (forearm) was able to participate in the team's practice Monday, Nov. 2.

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  Bengals | Week 7 Inactives    Sun Oct 25, 03:22 PM

The Cincinnati Bengals have declared OT Andre Smith, RB Brian Leonard, TE Chase Coffman, LB Dan Skuta, WR Jerome Simpson, QB Jordan Palmer, SS Roy L. Williams, OG Scott Kooistra inactive for Week 7.

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  Bengals | R. Williams doubtful for Week 7    Fri Oct 23, 02:28 PM

Updating a previous report, Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as doubtful for Week 7 and is not expected to play.

Footballguys view: Nedu Ndukwe will get another start, and he belongs in your lineup in IDP leagues if you own him.

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  Bengals | R. Williams not practicing Friday    Fri Oct 23, 12:15 PM

CBSSports.com reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) is not participating in practice Friday, Oct. 23.

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  Bengals | R. Williams misses practice Thursday    Thu Oct 22, 05:50 PM

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. He probably will not be active for Week 7.

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  Bengals | R. Williams' status for Week 7 uncertain    Tue Oct 20, 07:05 PM

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said SS Roy L. Williams' (forearm) status for Week 7 is uncertain because of a forearm injury.

Footballguys view: Nedu Ndukwe remains a must-start in IDP leagues any time Williams is out.

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  Bengals | Week 6 Inactives    Sun Oct 18, 11:58 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals have declared OT Andre Smith, RB Brian Leonard, TE Chase Coffman, DL Frostee Rucker, WR Jerome Simpson, QB Jordan Palmer, SS Roy L. Williams, OG Scott Kooistra inactive for Week 6.

Footballguys view: We could see more Bernard Scott today on passing downs with Leonard inactive, assuming he's improved in blitz pickup. Chinedum Ndukwe in for Williams at safety.

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  Bengals | R. Williams questionable for Week 6    Fri Oct 16, 04:38 PM

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 16. He is listed as questionable for Week 6.

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  Bengals | R. Williams probable for Week 5    Fri Oct 9, 05:24 PM

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) practiced Friday, Oct. 9, and is probable for Week 5. He is expected to play in the game.

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  Bengals | R. Williams practices in full Thursday    Thu Oct 8, 08:22 PM

Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 8, and he should be able to play Week 5.

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  Bengals | D. Jones, R. Williams practice Wednesday    Wed Oct 7, 04:31 PM

Cincinnati Bengals CB David Jones (foot) and SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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  Bengals | Week 4 Inactives    Sun Oct 4, 11:46 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals have declared OT Andre Smith, TE Chase Coffman, CB David Jones, WR Jerome Simpson, QB Jordan Palmer, SS Roy L. Williams, OG Scott Kooistra, DL Tank Johnson inactive for Week 4.

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  Bengals | T. Johnson, R. Williams questionable for Week 4    Fri Oct 2, 02:59 PM

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DT Tank Johnson (foot) and SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 2. They are listed as questionable for Week 4 but are expected to play.

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