Steelers' Ke'Shawn Williams: Good to go for Week 12
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Williams (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Williams was concussed in last week's win over the Bengals but was able to gain clearance for Week 12. The wide receiver has logged just four offensive snaps this season but has played 48 on special teams across six appearances.
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Steelers' Ke'Shawn Williams: Full participant Thursday
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Williams (concussion) was listed as a full participant at Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Williams' return to full participation puts him on track to suit up Sunday at Chicago, though he will need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If given the green light to play, Williams will likely continue to contribute primarily on special teams.
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Steelers' Ke'Shawn Williams: Limited to open week
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Williams (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Williams entered the league's concussion protocol during the Steelers' Week 11 win over the Bengals. His ability to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a sign that he is progressing through the protocol. However, Williams would not be allowed to play against the Bears on Sunday unless an independent neurologist clears him from the league's five-step concussion protocol. He has mostly served in a return role on special teams and has logged 291 yards on six kickoff returns and 112 yards on 11 punt returns across six regular-season games.
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Ke'Shawn Williams: Gets practice squad spot with Pitt
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Williams signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad Wednesday.
Williams went unclaimed after being waived Tuesday and is back with the Steelers organization despite failing to make the 53-man roster. The rookie receiver out of Indiana was among the team's final cuts and could be looked upon to fill in if injuries strike Pittsburgh's receiving corps.
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Steelers' Ke'Shawn Williams: Leading receiver in exhibition win
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Williams secured both of his targets for 55 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over Jacksonville.
Williams has impressed during camp while working solely with the second and third units, and he led the team in receiving yards Saturday while finding the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Roc Taylor has drawn plenty of attention during camp due to his size and physicality, but Williams has played on the inside and outside during camp while making solid catches regularly, and he showcased his potential late in Saturday's preseason opener. The 23-year-old isn't guaranteed a spot on the Steelers' 53-man roster to begin the regular season, but if he continues to make am impact during camp and preseason play, he could also make a case for some playing time at some point during the 2025 campaign since the Steelers don't have many receivers with established roles behind DK Metcalf.
