Cowboys DE suspended 3 games while on injured reserve

The NFL is adding insult and a costly fine to Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams’ injury.

Williams was suspended three games without pay for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Monday announcement It was made by cowboys. Williams was already injured during training camp with an ACL and MCL tear and will not play at all this season.

The suspension went into effect before Sunday night’s game against the 49ers; The former second-round draft pick from Mississippi will also miss game controls for Week 9’s game at Atlanta and Week 10’s home matchup with the Eagles. He will be eligible for official reinstatement following the Philadelphia game.

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The suspension followed a lengthy investigation in August 2023 charges of marijuana possession and illegal weapons carrying. Williams, now 25, was arrested less than three weeks before the regular season opener but was still able to appear in all 18 of the team’s games last year (including the playoffs).

Williams will lose a total of $211,807 in salary due to the suspension but will not have to miss any games after returning from his injury.

Next year will be Williams’ fourth season with the Cowboys.