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Aaron Williams | Defensive Back

Team: Buffalo Bills
Age / DOB:  (23) / 4/23/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 200
College: Texas
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Coach Doug Marrone has determined that Aaron Williams will play safety.
Williams was regarded as arguably the top safety in the 2011 draft class, but he's played corner for the Bills over the last two seasons. It's resulted in two straight years of below-average coverage. Williams figures to battle with Da'Norris Searcy for the starting spot next to Jairus Byrd. Apr 16 - 12:34 PM
Source: Tim Graham on Twitter

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Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

WGR 550's Joe Buscaglia expects the Bills to give Aaron Williams "one more crack" at becoming an NFL cornerback.

The 34th pick in the 2011 draft -- selected ahead of Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick -- Williams has struggled mightily in coverage through two seasons. Williams was viewed as a safety by several teams coming out of Texas, and could be given a look there if he doesn't show progress at corner this summer.
Source: Joe Buscaglia on Twitter
Feb 21 - 1:35 PM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills CB Aaron Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Williams, out since Week 9, will likely miss his fifth straight game. He practiced on a limited basis the last two weeks, but still isn't completely recovered from his knee injury. The Bills are also listing cornerbacks Leodis McKelvin (back) and Justin Rogers (foot) as questionable, though both are expected to be available.
Source: buffalobills.com
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 08:12:00 PM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills LCB Aaron Williams (knee) will "miss a few weeks," but is expected to play again this season.

Williams likely has a strained ligament. Getting worked by Andre Johnson before going down Sunday, Williams has graded out as one of Pro Football Focus' 10 worst cornerbacks this season. Leodis McKelvin should start in his absence. It's possible Williams will return to a reserve role.
Source: Bills on Twitter
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 03:48:00 PM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills LCB Aaron Williams is undergoing tests on his ailing right knee Monday.

Williams, who was abused by Andre Johnson before the injury, did not return after going down. "They’re checking his knee out today," coach Chan Gailey said. "So they’ve got to do an MRI today and see where he is." Gailey will address the media later this afternoon, at which point he may have another update.
Source: buffalobills.com
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 01:57:00 PM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills CB Aaron Williams left Sunday's Week 9 game against the Texans with a knee injury.

Williams got tangled up with Andre Johnson and stayed down for a few minutes. He had to be helped off the field without putting any weight on his right leg. Leodis McKelvin has come on.
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 02:58:00 PM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills LCB Aaron Williams has allowed five touchdown passes this season, the most of any cornerback in the league.

According to Pro Football Focus, quarterbacks have produced a gaudy 129.2 passer rating on throws in Williams' territory. If not for veteran Terrence McGee's nagging knee injury, Williams would have lost his job by now. Rookie RCB Stephon Gilmore has also struggled at times. It's an ideal matchup for a Kenny Britt breakout game this week.
Source: Buffalo News
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 09:41:00 AM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

The Bills' official site expects Aaron Williams to start at left cornerback.

In six starts as a rookie last season, Williams showed well against the run at 6'0/200. He still has to prove his chops in coverage. No. 10 overall pick Stephon Gilmore will line up on the right side and Terrence McGee is expected to serve as the nickel corner.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 09:28:00 AM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

The Bills are expected to use Aaron Williams and Stephon Gilmore as their outside corners in the nickel package, with Terrence McGee covering the slot.

Justin Rogers and rookie Ron Brooks will vie for the second slot job in the dime package, while No. 6 CB Leodis McKelvin may be reduced to punt returns only. Williams, the 34th overall pick in the 2011 draft, struggled mightily in pass coverage as a rookie but played with physicality. He figures to be the Bills' primary left cornerback with Gilmore stationed on the right side.
Source: Buffalo News
Fri, May 4, 2012 01:06:00 PM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Coach Chan Gailey was encouraged by the potential 2011 second-round CB Aaron Williams showed as a rookie.

Gailey wants Williams to improve his training to get through 16 games without injury. "But I thought he showed potential to be a very good corner in this league for a long time," said Gailey. "He matches up well size-wise."
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 09:32:00 AM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills declared CB Aaron Williams (knee) inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Coach Chan Gailey expressed late-week hope that Williams would be able to go, so we'd expect a Week 15 return. Leodis McKelvin will start, upgrading the matchup for Philip Rivers. The rest of the Bills inactives: WR Kamar Aiken, TE Fendi Onobun, TE Scott Chandler, T Sam Young, LB Antonio Coleman and S Josh Nesbitt.
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 02:48:00 PM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills CB Aaron Williams (knee) is expected to miss just one game.

Williams, the No. 34 overall pick in this year's draft, has avoided serious damage despite what looked like a major injury when he went down last week. Look for Leodis McKelvin to start Sunday's game against the Chargers. Philip Rivers is suddenly trending up.
Source: Buffalo News
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 10:09:00 AM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills CB Aaron Williams left Sunday's game against the Titans with a knee injury in the third quarter and will not return.

Williams, the No. 34 overall pick in this year's draft, is done for the day. Leodis McKelvin has come on.
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 03:16:00 PM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills rookie CB Aaron Williams was cleared for contact Thursday for the first time since injuring his collarbone in Week 3.

Williams is pushing to play in a homecoming game at Dallas, but that will depend if he can pick up the game plan in time for Sunday. Even if he's active, he'll likely be eased in behind Terrence McGee and Drayton Florence.
Source: Buffalo News
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 09:25:00 AM
Aaron Williams - DB - Bills

Bills declared CB Aaron Williams, LT Demetrius Bell, OT Colin Brown, DT Torell Troup, DE Chris Kelsay, CB Terrence Wheatley and LB Chris White inactive for Week 5 against the Eagles.

LCB Terrence McGee (hamstring) is active for the first time since Week 1. His return comes not a moment too soon for the Bills' 25th ranked pass defense, who will have to contend with an Eagles' passing attack that is really beginning to click. With Williams out with a broken collarbone, the Bills are left with just Justin Rogers and Drayton Florence at cornerback behind McGee and Leodis McKelvin. Rookie Chris Hairston will protect Ryan Fitzpatrick's blindside in Bell's absence.
Sun, Oct 9, 2011 11:53:00 AM

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