Denver Broncos Release DT Sylvester Williams

Posted Oct 25, 2020
Two weeks after signing veteran defensive tackle Sylvester Williams, the Denver Broncos handed him his walking papers on Friday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Williams was signed to the Broncos' practice squad on October 7, due to the team's defensive line being ravaged by injuries. A few days later, Williams was promoted to the active roster. (Sports Illustrated)

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