Jonah Williams

Jonah Williams (born August 17, 1995) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Weber State Wildcats.

College career Williams originally signed to play college football at Weber State University, which was the only school to offer him a scholarship, in 2013 after considering offers from Boise State and Utah State to join their programs as a preferred walk-on. After graduating from high school, he served a Latter-Day Saint mission in São Paulo, Brazil and did not enroll at Weber State until December 2015. Williams was a four-year starter for the Weber State Wildcats. He finished his collegiate career with 194 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks with three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 54 games played.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams (first stint) Williams was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 26, 2020. He was waived on September 4, 2020, during final roster cuts, and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad one day later. Williams signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 18, 2021.

Williams made the Rams' 53-man roster out of training camp to start the 2021 season. He played in eight games before being waived on November 2, 2021.

Minnesota Vikings (first stint) On November 3, 2021, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings, but was waived the next day after failing his physical.

Los Angeles Rams (second stint) On November 9, 2021, the Rams signed Williams to their practice squad. Williams won his first Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

On February 15, 2022, Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams.

Minnesota Vikings (second stint) On March 18, 2024, Williams was signed by the Minnesota Vikings to return for a second stint with the team. He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Los Angeles Rams (third stint) On October 4, 2024, the Rams signed Williams to the active roster off the Vikings practice squad.

Detroit Lions On November 30, 2024, Williams was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Rams practice squad.

New Orleans Saints On March 17, 2025, Williams signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the following day. On September 13, Williams was signed to the active roster. He made 15 total appearances (including one start) for New Orleans, recording three sacks and 18 combined tackles.

Arizona Cardinals On March 12, 2026, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL career statistics Legend Won the Super Bowl Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fum FR Yds TD 2021 LAR 8 0 5 1 4 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2022 LAR 16 6 23 11 12 0.5 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 LAR 17 16 49 20 29 2.0 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 02024 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LAR 6 0 3 1 2 0.0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DET 2 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2025 NO 15 1 18 8 10 3.0 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Career 65 24 98 41 57 5.5 10 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Postseason Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fum FR Yds TD 2023 LAR 1 1 3 2 1 0.0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024 DET 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Career 2 1 3 2 1 0.0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0