| Fri Aug 17 2012 | 12:18 | Ray Willis decides to retire | ||||
Chiefs OT Ray Willis has decided to retire. | ||||||
Willis, 30, was signed a day after Tony Ugoh retired from the Chiefs. He was battling with Donald Stephenson and David Mims for swing tackle duties. Willis' career ends with 26 starts, mostly as a right tackle for the Seahawks in 2008 and 2009. | ||||||
| Source: Josh Looney on Twitter | ||||||
| Tue Jul 31 2012 | 16:18 | Chiefs sign OT Ray Willis | ||||
Chiefs signed OT Ray Willis. | ||||||
Willis hasn't played a down since 2009 and was released by the Jets in June after spending just one month on the roster. He's being picked up as a camp body after Tony Ugoh retired. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Jun 28 2012 | 16:21 | Jets cut ties with OT Willis, QB Kinne | ||||
Jets released OT Ray Willis and waived QB G.J. Kinne. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Nov 15 2011 | 12:17 | Saints waive Ray Willis | ||||
Saints waived OT Ray Willis. | ||||||
Willis lasts just two weeks on the Saints' roster. At age 29, the former fourth-round pick is a borderline NFL player. | ||||||
| Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Nov 2 2011 | 15:06 | Saints sign OT Ray Willis | ||||
Saints signed OT Ray Willis, formerly of the Dolphins. | ||||||
Willis, 29, was a fourth-round pick in the 2005 draft. The Florida State alum will provide right tackle depth with Charles Brown going on injured reserve. | ||||||
| Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter | ||||||
| Tue Sep 13 2011 | 13:42 | Steelers working out Willis, Meredith | ||||
The Steelers are working out free agent tackles Ray Willis and Jamon Meredith Tuesday. | ||||||
Coach Mike Tomlin indicated Tuesday that second-round rookie Marcus Gilbert will replace Willie Colon at right tackle, but the team still needs veteran depth. Willis didn't play a down last season after starting 16 games for Seattle in 2009. | ||||||
| Source: Scott Brown on Twitter | ||||||
| Sat Aug 6 2011 | 10:34 | Dolphins sign Ray Willis | ||||
Dolphins signed OT Ray Willis, formerly of the Seahawks. | ||||||
Willis didn't play a down last season thanks a knee injury, but started all 16 games for the Seahawks in 2009. However, he was slated for a backup role before getting hurt last summer, and won't draw any starts this season unless injury ravages Miami's offensive line. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun Jul 31 2011 | 21:54 | Ray Willis works out for Dolphins | ||||
Free agent OT Ray Willis worked out for the Dolphins Sunday. | ||||||
Willis wants to play closer to his Florida home, so the Dolphins would be a nice fit. The Fins are said to be seeking veteran guards because they're not thrilled with 2010 third-rounder John Jerry. | ||||||
| Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Jul 31 2011 | 09:56 | Ray Willis visits G-Men | ||||
Free agent OT Ray Willis has visited with the Giants. | ||||||
Willis missed all of 2010 with a knee injury after starting all 16 games at right tackle for the Seahawks in 2009. Entering his age-29 season, he'll be a depth signing wherever he ends up. | ||||||
| Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter | ||||||
| Thu Jul 21 2011 | 23:35 | Ray Willis to play closer to Florida home? | ||||
Free agent OT Ray Willis is expected to sign with a team closer to his home in Florida. | ||||||
A 20-game starter over six years, Willis missed all of last season with a knee injury and isn't considered a good fit for O-Line coach Tom Cable's zone-blocking scheme. He could land a backup job with the Bucs, Dolphins, or Jaguars. | ||||||
| Source: Tacoma News Tribune | ||||||
| Sat Sep 4 2010 | 20:34 | Seahawks place Willis on I.R. | ||||
Seahawks placed OT Ray Willis (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. | ||||||
Seattle never released the particulars on Willis' surgery, but he wasn't expected back any time soon. Stacy Andrews, acquired from the Eagles, will take his spot on the offensive line. | ||||||
| Mon Aug 16 2010 | 20:35 | Ray Willis out indefinitely | ||||
Seahawks OT Ray Willis is out indefinitely after undergoing knee surgery. | ||||||
Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times' report says Willis is out "for the start of the Seahawks' regular season," which makes us wonder if the procedure was worse than a routine scope. Willis is slated to be a backup this year. | ||||||
| Source: Danny O'Neil on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Apr 28 2010 | 10:53 | Willis on his way out? | ||||
Ray Willis' long-term role with the Seahawks is in doubt, according to Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times. | ||||||
Willis' contract is up after this season and he's likely not athletic enough to fit in a zone blocking scheme. For now, he's the backup right tackle behind Sean Locklear with rookie Russell Okung the starter at left tackle. | ||||||
| Source: Seattle Times | ||||||
| Wed Apr 14 2010 | 14:38 | Ray Willis currently is Seattle's left tackle | ||||
Ray Willis was the Seahawks' first-team left tackle as the team opened its first voluntary minicamp on Tuesday. | ||||||
Reemphasizing the team's glaring need. Sean Locklear book ended Willis at right tackle, while the interior line consisted of LG Mike Gibson, RG Max Unger, and C Chris Spencer. Expect plenty of change here before Week 1. | ||||||
| Source: Seattle Times | ||||||