Sam Williams arrested on weapon, controlled substance charges

Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested Sunday night for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram confirmed the arrest with a spokesman for the Frisco police department. The Cowboys’ home base is in Frisco, a suburb north of Dallas.

Williams is 24 and in his second year with the Cowboys. He played Saturday night when the Cowboys played the Seahawks in Seattle. The Star-Telegram noted that Williams practiced with the team, Tuesday. The Cowboys were off, Monday.

This is a developing story.