Tag: Jonah Williams

Apr 26, 2019; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals 2019 first-round pick offensive tackle Jonah Williams is introduced, Friday, April 26, 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK

Report: Bengals LT Jonah Williams requests trade

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Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams has requested a trade after the team agreed to terms with Orlando Brown Jr., NFL Network reported Friday.

Williams, 25, has started 47 games (including the playoffs) since the Bengals drafted him with the 11th overall pick in 2019.

He requested a trade through his agent, Ryan Tollner, according to the report.

Based on his age and experience, the 6-foot-5, 312-pound Williams would almost certainly attract suitors if Cincinnati elects to let him go. He is due $12.6 million guaranteed on his fifth-year option.

The Bengals are reportedly finalizing a four-year, $64 million deal with Brown, a four-time Pro Bowl selection who spent the past two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brown, 26, has started 75 of his 81 career games with the Baltimore Ravens (2018-20) and Chiefs.

–Field Level Media

Dec 24, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) blocks New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (91) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals’ Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa not spotted at practice

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Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams and right guard Alex Cappa were not spotted at the open portion of practice on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported.

Both players were ruled inactive this past weekend during the Bengals’ 27-10 victory over the host Buffalo Bills. That win catapulted Cincinnati (14-4) into this Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the host Kansas City Chiefs (15-3).

Williams sustained a dislocated kneecap in the second quarter of the Bengals’ 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round on Jan. 15. Cappa is nursing an ankle injury that prevented him from playing in that game.

Jackson Carman got the start in place of Williams this past Sunday, and Max Scharping stepped in for Cappa.

Williams, 25, started 16 games in the regular season and played every snap of those contests. He has started all 42 games in which he has played since the Bengals selected him with the 11th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Like Williams, Cappa also started all 16 games in which he has played this season. The 27-year-old has played in 68 games (62 starts) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Bengals.

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Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) is assisted off the field after being injured on a play in the second quarter during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.The Ravens led 10-9 at halftime. Baltimore Ravens At Cincinnati Bengals Afc Wild Card Jan 15 217 Syndication The Enquirer

Bengals LT Jonah Williams, RG Alex Cappa out vs. Bills

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Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams and right guard Alex Cappa have been ruled out for Sunday’s divisional round playoff game against the host Buffalo Bills, coach Zac Taylor announced.

Williams sustained a dislocated kneecap in the second quarter of the Bengals’ 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday. Cappa is nursing an ankle injury that prevented him from playing in that wild-card game.

Jackson Carman replaced Williams last week and likely will get the start versus Buffalo. Max Scharping will get the nod in place of Cappa.

Williams, 25, started 16 games in the regular season and played every snap of those contests. He has started all 42 games in which he has played since the Bengals selected him with the 11th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Like Williams, Cappa also started all 16 games in which he has played this season. The 27-year-old has played in 68 games (62 starts) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Bengals.

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Jan 15, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) is assisted off the field after being injured on a play in the second quarter during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Bengals OL Jonah Williams has dislocated kneecap

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Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams is believed to have dislocated his kneecap in Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens, NFL Network reported Monday.

Williams, 25, underwent an MRI on Monday to assess the injury, per the report.

Williams left the game in the second quarter of the Bengals’ 24-17 win. He did not return, with Jackson Carman taking his spot at left tackle.

It’s another blow to an offensive line that is without right tackle La’el Collins (ACL) and right guard Alex Cappa (ankle). Collins is out for the season, and Cappa’s status for Sunday’s AFC divisional playoff game against the Bills in Buffalo is unclear.

Williams started 16 games in the regular season and played every snap of those contests.

–Field Level Media

Dec 24, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) blocks New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (91) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals LT Jonah Williams (knee) leaves wild-card game

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Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams exited Sunday’s AFC wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a left knee injury.

Williams departed the contest with 2:38 left in the first half after a play in which the Bengals lost a fumble. He was ruled out by the team early in the third quarter.

The loss of Williams left the Bengals without three starters on the offensive line, with right guard Alex Cappa (ankle) and right tackle La’el Collins (knee) both missing the game with injuries.

Second-year pro Jackson Carman replaced Williams.

–Field Level Media

Sep 29, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) catches a pass and runs to the end zone in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals WR Tee Higgins practices, status vs. Saints in question

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins returned to practice Friday, however coach Zac Taylor said the team will hold on announcing his playing status against the New Orleans Saints until later this weekend.

Higgins was limited to just 10 snaps due to an ankle injury during the Bengals’ 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday. He then missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday.

“We’ll just take it day-to-day,” Taylor said. “I couldn’t tell you at this point if he’s going to be able to play in a game.”

Higgins, 23, has 20 catches for 315 yards and two touchdowns on the season.

Like Higgins, left tackle Jonah Williams missed the week’s first two practices before returning for Friday’s session. Williams is being plagued by a knee injury, however Taylor said he was “encouraged” by what he saw from the 24-year-old during practice.

“I’ve been getting the swelling down, so it’s getting better,” Williams said, per the Cincinnati Enquirer.

–Field Level Media

Dec 6, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) is helped on to the cart after being injured in the game against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals place OT Williams (knee) on injured reserve

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Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams was placed on injured reserve with an ailing right knee, the team announced on Wednesday.

Williams, 23, was injured during the Bengals’ 19-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. He has started in all 10 games in which he has played this season for Cincinnati (2-9-1), which hosts the Dallas Cowboys (3-9) on Sunday (1 p.m. ET).

Williams was selected by the Bengals with the 11th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, however he sat out his rookie season with a torn labrum.

Also on Wednesday, Cincinnati activated cornerback Darius Phillips from injured reserve. Phillips sustained a groin injury in the Bengals’ 31-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 1.

Phillips, 24, has recorded 19 tackles and one interception in eight games (five starts) this season.

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Oct 11, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (90)rushes past Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) as quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scramble during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals dealing with banged-up offensive line

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The Cincinnati Bengals have had issues protecting rookie quarterback Joe Burrow this season.

It’s a challenge that will only get more difficult in the short term as the Bengals begin Week 8 with three injured starters on the offensive line.

Cincinnati (1-5-1) lost starting left tackle Jonah Williams (neck), center Trey Hopkins (concussion) and right tackle Bobby Hart (knee) during Sunday’s 37-34 loss to the visiting Cleveland Browns.

None of the three could be available when the Bengals host the Tennessee Titans (5-1) next weekend, second-year head coach Zac Taylor said Monday.

Williams’ injury was initially thought to be the most serious, but the situation isn’t as dire as first thought. Williams, the 11th overall pick in the 2019 draft out of Alabama, had become the Bengals’ best tackle.

“He’s day-to-day. It looked scary when it first happened but things are starting to look up there,” Taylor said.

Hopkins has been placed in concussion protocol and his status will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. In his sixth season out of Texas, Hopkins has started 44 games over the last four years with Cincinnati.

Hart, meanwhile, suffered his injury late in the fourth quarter. Since signing with the Bengals prior to the 2018 season, Hart has started each of Cincinnati’s 39 games. However, Taylor ruled Hart out for Sunday’s bout with Tennessee.

If all three starters remain sidelined, the Bengals will be exceptionally young on the offensive line against the Titans. Rookie Hakeem Adeniji filled in at left tackle against the Browns, with second-year pro Fred Johnson filling the void at right tackle. Third-year center Billy Price took over for Hopkins in the middle.

Taylor also said running back Joe Mixon (foot) remains “day-to-day” after he sat out the loss to Cleveland. Mixon leads the Bengals with 428 rushing yards and four total touchdowns scored this season.

Through seven games, Cincinnati is tied with the Philadelphia Eagles in allowing an NFL-worst 28 sacks.

–Field Level Media

2019 NFL Draft Preview – Tackles

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This year’s crop of offensive tackles stands to produce a couple more high-level draft talents than in 2018. Prior to tearing his ACL, Washington’s Trey Adams was pegged to be the first edge blocker selected but opted to return to school. He’s followed by an impressive pair of SEC underclassmen in Alabama’s Jonah Williams and Mississippi’s Greg Little – both of whom are primed for the national spotlight. All told, there is a considerably higher amount of blockers with long-term left tackle potential in the 2019 class.
1. Trey Adams, Washington (6’8″ 327lbs.)
• Adams enters this collegiate season as the most polished and distinguished blocker and would likely have been a first round pick in 2018 despite a torn ACL. Possessing a mammoth frame with the desired length for the edge, if he proves he can overcome his injury it’ll be difficult to dethrone him as the top tackle available.

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2. Jonah Williams, Alabama (6’5″ 301lbs.)
• A gifted, physical blocker equally skilled in the pass and run games, Williams took hold of Bama’s left tackle as a Sophomore (after starting on the right as a Freshman) and became a pillar for the Tide’s offense. He’s technically advanced and often initiates at the point of attack first.
3. Greg Little, Ole Miss (6’6″ 325lbs.)
• Despite his tremendous size, Little is a fine technician with excellent footwork. Terrific at carrying his weight, he gets to the second level quite comfortably in the ground game. Though he could be more physical while engaged with defenders, the dimensions and exciting upside will generate a strong buzz throughout the season.
4. Andre Dillard, Washington State (6’5″ 306lbs.)
• A ‘plus’ athlete at left tackle with excellent mobility and lateral movement skills. Dillard’s skill set caters to many modern NFL spread offenses and his profile will be of great value to teams who like to pass. Shades of Duane Brown out of Virginia Tech in 2008, though probably with more polish.

5. Michael Deiter, Wisconsin (6’6″ 328lbs.)
• Uniquely experienced, Deiter has started full seasons at center, guard and tackle. His reps as an interior blocker proved useful as an edge blocker last season and it looks like he could remain there at the next level. He even scored a touchdown against Illinois last season. He enters his Senior campaign with a whopping 41 starts under his belt. The next prototypically polished Badger lineman.
Honorable Mention: Calvin Anderson, Texas (6’5″ 300lbs.)
• Keep an eye on Anderson. Texas landed him as a coveted graduate transfer from Rice despite interest from the likes of Michigan, Auburn and Oklahoma among others. A highly intelligent individual on and off the field, Anderson grades out as an excellent pass blocker and is fully expected to fill the void left by outgoing Connor Williams on the blindside. He’s positioned himself well to skyrocket up many draft boards this fall.
This is part two of our positional look at the 2019 NFL Draft. Part one was quarterbacks which can be found here.