"For an attacking front that likes to rotate and aggressively attack opposing quarterbacks, Williams should be a good fit on passing downs, and he's had at least limited playing time lining up on both the interior and at end."
"The former undrafted free agent has not been a plus run defender in his career to this point, but he has been able to generate pressure, with PFF crediting him with 25 pressures and four sacks as a part-time player with the Bears in 2024 and 2025."
"Early downs and clear run situations are where he'll need to improve, as he's had a high missed tackle rate in his career and has graded out poorly against the run in every year except 2025."
The Atlanta Falcons signed ex-Bears defensive lineman Chris Williams as a rotational defensive front piece, joining recently acquired Cameron Thomas and special teamer Channing Tindall. Williams replaces departed defensive linemen Kentavius Street and David Onyemata. As an undrafted free agent, Williams generated 25 pressures and four sacks in limited action with Chicago in 2024-2025, making him a strong fit for Atlanta's aggressive, rotating pass rush scheme. However, Williams has struggled as a run defender throughout his career, posting high missed tackle rates and poor run defense grades except in 2025. The Falcons, who had weak run defense last season, view Williams's recent improvement as potentially valuable for developing into a more well-rounded defender in Atlanta's system.
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