They also placed WR Tyrie Cleveland, CB Zech McPhearson and DT Noah Elliss on waived/injured. Williams signed with the Eagles this offseason after his Browns career was derailed with injuries, missing 15 games in three seasons. The 2019 second-round pick should resurface before Week 1.

As a former second-round pick in 2019, Williams struggled to establish himself as a staple in the Brownsâ?? defense. Injuries have definitely played a major role in his career to this point and now he gets a fresh start with the Eagles. There will be no pressure as heâ??s expected to simply add depth behind James Bradberry and Darius Slay. 

Williams will debut Sunday after opening the year on IR. With Denzel Ward (concussion) sidelined, Williams should start in his first game back. The Browns also signed LB Dakota Allen to the active roster and promoted CB Herb Miller and WR Chester Rogers from the practice squad.

Williams suffered a serious hamstring injury just before the Browns' season opener and was placed on IR. Williams in 2021 played in 16 games for Cleveland, starting eight contests and recording two interceptions, primarily playing slot corner. He will join a Browns defense graded by PFF as the league's 18th best coverage unit.