Report: Chiefs releasing Damien Williams

NFL Kansas City

by: Pete Francis

Posted: Mar 16, 2021 / 03:27 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 16, 2021 / 03:27 PM CDT

Kansas City Chiefs’ Damien Williams celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) – NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting the Chiefs are releasing running back Damien Williams.

Source: #Chiefs are releasing Damien Williams
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021

Williams opted out of the 2020 season.

Williams rushed for 498 yards and averaged 4.5 yards per carry in 2019. He ran for 5 touchdowns on the ground while hauling in 30 catches for 213 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl winning season.