Jarren Williams (defensive back)

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Jarren Williams
No. 34 – New York Giants
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-18) July 18, 1997 (age 24)
Columbus, Ohio
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Olentangy High School
College:Albany
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:18
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Jarren Williams (born July 18, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020 by the Arizona Cardinals following his college football career with the Albany Great Danes.[1]

Professional career[]

Arizona Cardinals[]

Williams was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27, 2020.[2] He was waived on July 26, 2020.[3]

New York Giants[]

Williams signed with the New York Giants on August 2, 2020.[4] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[5] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[6] He was elevated to the active roster on December 12 and 19 for the team's weeks 14 and 15 games against the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[7][8] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Giants on January 4, 2021.[9]

Williams was placed on injured reserve on August 17, 2021.[10] He was waived on August 21. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 27. On December 4, 2021, Williams was elevated from the practice squad for the game against the Miami Dolphins.[11] On December 11, 2021, Williams was elevated from the practice squad for the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.[12] On December 18, 2021, Williams was activated from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement for the game against the Dallas Cowboys.[13] On December 20, 2021, Williams was promoted to the active roster.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ Valentine, Ed (August 25, 2020). "Giants' training camp: Undrafted CB Jarren Williams appears to be on the rise". Big Blue View. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Urban, Darren (April 27, 2020). "Cardinals Agree To Terms With 21 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  3. ^ Urban, Darren (July 26, 2020). "Cardinals Make Roster Cuts After Adjusted Training Camp Rules". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 2, 2020). "Giants reach NFL's new 80-man roster limit". Giants.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 5, 2020). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 6, 2020). "Giants sign 14 to practice squad; 2 spots open". Giants.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  7. ^ Benton, Dan (December 12, 2020). "Giants activate Jarren Williams from practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  8. ^ Eisen, Michael (December 19, 2020). "Roster moves: Giants add two quarterbacks, three DBs to active roster". Giants.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  9. ^ Eisen, Michael (January 4, 2021). "Giants sign 2 free agents to renegotiated contracts; 13 players to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  10. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 17, 2021). "Giants make 3 transactions to reach NFL's 85-player roster limit". Giants.com.
  11. ^ Benton, Dan (December 4, 2021). "Giants Add DB Steven Parker to 53-man Roster". Giantswire.com.
  12. ^ Benton, Dan (December 12, 2021). "Giants elevate Pharoh Cooper, Jarren Williams from practice squad". Giantswire.com.
  13. ^ Eisen, Michael (December 18, 2021). "Game Preview: Giants host rival Cowboys". Giants.com.
  14. ^ Cltak, Matt (December 20, 2021). "Giants place Daniel Jones, Sterling Shepard on injured reserve". Giants.com.

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