"The former second-round pick had moderate success in Dallas' pass-rushing rotation early, getting four and 4.5 sacks in each of his first two seasons. A projected bigger role in 2024 was wrecked by a knee injury in training camp, costing him the entire year."
"Williams returned last season and struggled, along with everyone else, in Matt Eberflus' scheme. Despite playing 171 more defensive snaps than he had in 2023, his production plummeted to just one sack and relatively fewer positive plays overall."
Sam Williams, a former second-round pick, has re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year prove-it deal valued at up to $3 million. After moderate early success with 4 and 4.5 sacks in his first two seasons, Williams' career stalled due to a knee injury in 2024 training camp that cost him the entire year. Upon returning in 2025, his production declined significantly to just one sack despite playing 171 more defensive snaps than the previous year. His struggles coincided with the team's defensive scheme changes under Matt Eberflus, with his most notable contributions coming on special teams.
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