Chris Williams

Chris Williams (born June 16, 1998) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wagner Seahawks and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts in 2020 as an undrafted free agent.

College career Williams was a member of the Wagner Seahawks for four seasons. While playing for the Seahawks, Williams recorded 105 tackles (41 solo) 22.0 tackles for a loss, 6 sacks 3 forced fumble, a single fumble recovery and 3 blocked kicks. Williams also earned Second-team All-NEC honors in 2018. In his senior season debut against UConn, he had 11 tackles. During Williams's senior year in 2019, he had 62 tackles, including four sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts Williams was signed by the Indianapolis Colts following the 2020 NFL draft to their practice squad.

In his first two preseason games in 2021, Williams recorded four tackles and one quarterback hurry and was praised by defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. On August 31, it was announced that Williams made the initial 53-man roster. He played in four games before being waived on October 19, but was re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Indianapolis on January 10, 2022.

On August 30, 2022, Williams was waived by the Colts and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 11. He was waived on May 4, 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs On May 10, 2023, Williams signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad, but later released.

Cleveland Browns On December 19, 2023, Williams was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Cleveland on January 15, 2024.

Chicago Bears On August 24, 2024, Williams and a seventh-round pick were traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a sixth-round pick. In Week 6, Williams recorded his first career sack against the Jacksonville Jaguars in one of the year's NFL London Games.

Atlanta Falcons On March 13, 2026, Williams signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. On August 30, 2026, Williams was released during final roster cuts.

Cleveland Browns (second stint) On September 1, 2026, Williams signed with the Browns practice squad.