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Fri Mar 8 201316:38Ravens release veteran OG Bobbie Williams
Ravens released OG Bobbie Williams.
Per the Baltimore Sun, the Ravens are now $12.263 million under the salary cap. Williams, 37 in September, signed a two-year deal with the Ravens last offseason, and went on to start six games at left guard before losing his starting job to Jah Reid and then Kelechi Osemele. The move saves the Ravens $800,000 against the cap. This could be the end of the line for Williams.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Thu Jan 31 201309:48Bobbie Williams doesn't want to retire
Ravens LG Bobbie Williams will not retire following the Super Bowl.
Williams dealt with nagging ankle woes this season, started just six games and will turn 37 in September. But the 12-year veteran is under contract for an affordable $1.2 million in 2013, giving him a chance to return.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat Nov 17 201221:29Bobbie Williams (ankle) could miss Week 11
Ravens LG Bobbie Williams (ankle) in not expected to play in Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Williams is officially listed as probable, but was only able to practice on a limited basis this week, so this appears to be injury-related. According to the Baltimore Sun, Jah Reid will either start at left guard or take the majority of snaps.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Fri Oct 12 201214:32Ravens install Bobbie Williams as starter
The Ravens have installed Bobbie Williams as their starting left guard.
The Ravens wanted Williams to start from the get-go after they signed him in early June, but he experienced knee swelling and was limited to special teams in the first five games. On Sunday against the Cowboys, Williams will replace Ramon Harewood between left tackle Michael Oher and center Matt Birk.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sun Jul 8 201212:43Bobbie Williams poised to start for Ravens
Bobbie Williams was immediately installed with the Ravens' first-team offense at left guard after he signed on June 8.
Reliable beat writer Aaron Wilson says "it will be a surprise" if Williams doesn't claim the job, ahead of Kelechi Osemele and Jah Reid. Williams is going on 36, but he fits the Ravens' scheme as a mauling run blocker and was still playing at a high level in 2011. Baltimore's offensive line looks underrated, to us.
Source: Carroll County Times
Fri Jun 29 201210:01Left guard spot is Williams' to lose?
Beat writer Mike Preston says the Ravens' left guard spot is Bobbie Williams' to lose.
Source: SportingNews.com
Fri Jun 8 201215:04Ravens do 2-year deal with OG Bobbie Williams
Ravens agreed to terms with OG Bobbie Williams on a two-year contract.
The 35-year-old longtime Bengal was coming off ankle surgery. The Ravens are clearly satisfied with his health. Williams started nine games for Cincinnati last season, grading out positively as both a run blocker and pass protector, according to Pro Football Focus. Though Baltimore's question mark position is left guard, Williams has been primarily a right guard in his career. He could still end up pushing rookie Kelechi Osemele for the LG starting job.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Mon Jun 4 201215:04Bobbie Williams (ankle) 85 percent recovered
Free agent OG Bobbie Williams estimates that he's 85 percent recovered from December ankle surgery.
Williams went through drills at Paul Brown Stadium Monday under the direction of the Bengals medical staff, but there's no indication that he will be re-signed. Soon to be 36 years old, Williams has no plans to retire this summer.
Source: Bengals.com
Mon Dec 12 201112:13Bobbie Williams sent to injured reserve
Bengals placed RG Bobbie Williams on injured reserve with a broken ankle, ending his season.
A broken ankle wouldn't typically be a long-term concern, but it's far from ideal for a player who will be 36 in 2012. Still an above-average run blocker, Williams' loss is bad news for Cedric Benson, especially since Williams will be replaced in the starting lineup by journeyman Mike McGlynn. Before serving a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy against performance enhancing substances to begin the season, Williams hadn't missed a start since 2006. A free agent at season's end, it's possible his long tenure in Cincinnati is at an end.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Sun Dec 11 201118:16Bobbie Williams may be done for the season
Bengals.com reports that RG Bobbie Williams is feared to be lost for the season after suffering a significant ankle injury in Sunday's loss.
"Coach is going to get an update," said Williams, who left the stadium on crutches and in a walking boot. Williams is arguably the Bengals' best run blocker, so this would a blow to the team's rushing offense. Mike McGlynn, a journeyman and former Philadelphia Eagle, replaced Williams against the Texans Sunday.
Source: bengals.com
Sun Dec 11 201114:02Bengals RG Williams limps off
Bengals RG Bobbie Williams limped off the field with a leg injury in the second quarter of Week 14.
Williams was able to angrily limp off the field after his injury caused a television timeout. Mike McGlynn has come on to replace him, giving Cincinnati backups at both spots on the right side of the O-Line.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Wed Oct 5 201112:44Bobbie Williams has lost 12 pounds
Bengals RG Bobbie Williams shed 12 pounds while working out during his four-game suspension.
He should return in pretty good shape. The Bengals have had no continuity at right guard in Williams' absence, so his return figures to provide a boost to an offensive line that has held its own in run blocking despite missing perhaps its best run blocker. Pro Football Focus has rated the Cincinnati line as a top-14 unit in run blocking and top-11 in pass protection.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Mon Oct 3 201117:31Bengals get 1-week exemption for RG Williams
The Bengals have been granted a one-week roster exemption for suspended RG Bobbie Williams as they evaluate whether to activate him.
Williams missed the first four games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancers. In the meantime, the Bengals have played musical chairs with rookie Clint Boling and Mike McGlynn both seeing action at right guard. Williams is a powerful run blocker and should be the starter if he's in shape.
Source: bengals.com
Sat Sep 3 201116:17Bobbie Williams slapped with four-game ban
NFL suspended Bengals RG Bobbie Williams four games for violating the league's policy against performance enhancing substances.
Entering his age-35 season, Williams hasn't missed a start since 2006. His suspension will likely force 2010 fifth-round pick Otis Hudson into the starting lineup. Perhaps the last thing the Bengals' dysfunctional offense needed eight days before the start of the season was line issues.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Mon Apr 5 201016:29Bengals re-sign RG Williams to two-year deal
Bengals re-signed RG Bobbie Williams to a two-year contract.
The signing is a good one for the Bengals, as Williams still has plenty left in the tank entering despite entering his age-34 season. He's also been exceptionally durable, missing just three games in the last six years.
Sun Apr 4 201012:41Bengals' deal with Williams is on hold
The Bengals' re-signing of free agent RG Bobbie Williams is unlikely to be finalized over the weekend.
The Raiders, Cowboys, and Texans have reportedly "kicked the tires" on Williams, but he seems resigned to finishing his career in Cincinnati. Entering his age-34 season, we'd expect him to sign a two- or three-year deal by Monday.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer