Healthy Sam Williams Poised to Boost Cowboys Pass Rush With Breakout At Camp

Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Sam Williams has been a full participant in training camp, showing no signs of rust after suffering a torn ACL during last year's camp. Now back to full strength, he appears ready to make an impact on the Cowboys’ defense.

“It feels like I never had an injury. I’ve put in the work. I feel great. Fantastic. No soreness. No aches. I’m running. I’m hitting 22 miles per hour, at 260 (pounds). That should tell you everything,” Williams said this week at camp in Oxnard.

Prior to his injury, Williams looked like a player who was ready to be a force to be reckoned with along the defensive line. He has the positional versatility to set the edge as a defensive end and rush the passer from the three-technique on obvious passing situations.

As a rotational piece, Williams recorded 4.5 sacks and five tackles for loss in 2023 during his sophomore campaign.

“I was patient, I took it in. I developed myself as a person, myself as a player, and I’m just grateful that I have an opportunity to play again,” Williams said.

The former Ole Miss standout is looking forward to reestablishing himself as an impact player and showcasing the work he put in to be back on the field.

“It’s an opportunity, opportunity to play the game and the sport I love. Opportunity to be with the brothers again … I’m just happy, I’m just happy to be here,” he said.

As the season approaches, Williams is focused on doing his part to help the Cowboys chase a championship.