36 Shawn Williams DB

Williams (back) recorded 49 tackles, three pass breakups, one interception and two fumble recoveries over 11 games in 2017.

Williams had a solid but unspectacular 2017 campaign, allowing quarterbacks to achieve an 85.6 passer rating when throwing into his coverage while grading out as Pro Football Focus' 34th-ranked safety against the pass. However, he struggled to stay healthy, missing the season opener while recovering from a dislocated elbow and then four more games as the season went on due to a lingering hamstring issue before getting knocked out of the Bengals' regular-season finale with an undisclosed back injury. The 2013 third-rounder remains under contract with Cincinnati for another three seasons and could have IDP appeal in 2018 if he retains the starting job at strong safety.

Williams is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens with a back injury.

Williams delivered a handful of big hits before exiting in the second half, but it's unclear when the injury was actually sustained. Josh Shaw has stepped in at safety with Clayton Fejedelem ruled out with a wrist injury.

Williams (concussion) was a full participant at the Bengals' practice Thursday.

Williams exited Sunday's victory over the Lions to be evaluated for a concussion and was a limited practice participant Wednesday. The 26-year-old is unlikely to be fully clear of the concussion protocol at this point and could easily be headed for a questionable tag in Week 17.

WIlliams suffered a possible concussion Sunday against the Lions.

He was sent for evaluation in the third quarter and did not return. He'll receive the questionable tag at best for Week 17 at the Ravens.

Williams had three tackles (one solo) and recorded his first interception of the season in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings.

Williams was playing in his first game since Week 11 and managed to spoil Teddy Bridgewater's return by intercepting his first pass attempt, although the result was well in hand at that point. The 26-year-old played 52 of 67 defensive snaps in his return, but he's a hard-to-trust IDP option with so little game action in the second half of this season.