Broncos promote DL Sylvester Williams to active roster

Posted Oct 18, 2020
The Denver Broncos have promoted defensive lineman Sylvester Williams to the active roster from their practice squad. Williams, an eighth-year veteran, initially signed with the Broncos' practice squad on Oct. 3. A former first-round pick of the Broncos out of UNC in 2013, Williams started 48 games for the Broncos during his four years with the team. (Denver Broncos)

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