1. DeShawn Shamaine Williams was born on December 29,1992 and is an American professional football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
22 Facts About DeShawn Williams
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DeShawn Williams was released by the Bengals on September 5,2015, during final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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DeShawn Williams spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad.
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DeShawn Williams was released by the Bengals on November 26,2016, but was re-signed two days later.
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On September 2,2017, DeShawn Williams was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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DeShawn Williams was waived on September 1,2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On October 16,2018, DeShawn Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.
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On December 5,2018, DeShawn Williams was released from the Dolphins practice squad.
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On December 10,2018, DeShawn Williams was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.
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On May 13,2019, DeShawn Williams was signed by the Broncos.
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DeShawn Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on December 5,2019.
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DeShawn Williams did not play a game for the Stampeders as the 2020 CFL season had been postponed to due the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.
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DeShawn Williams was waived on September 5,2020, but was signed to the practice squad the following day.
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DeShawn Williams was promoted to the active roster on September 25,2020.
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DeShawn Williams entered the 2021 season as a backup interior defensive lineman.
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DeShawn Williams was named a starter in Week 8 and started the remainder of the season.
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DeShawn Williams finished the season with 39 tackles, one sack, and two passes defensed through 15 games and eight starts.
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DeShawn Williams played all 17 games with 15 starts, recording 37 tackles and a career-high 4.5 sacks.
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On March 15,2023, DeShawn Williams signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.
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DeShawn Williams played in 16 games with 10 starts, recording 33 tackles and one sack.
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On March 28,2024, DeShawn Williams signed with the Buffalo Bills.
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On September 10,2024, DeShawn Williams was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.