Williams (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Williams was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to upgrade to full participation Friday to put himself on track to suit up in Week 11. He again projects to start at linebacker for Buffalo on Sunday.
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Bills' Dorian Williams: Rookie shines in primetime
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Williams totaled 10 tackles in the 14-9 win over the Giants on Sunday night.
The third-round rookie out of Tulane was the choice to take over for All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano, who was lost for the season due to a fractured leg in the Week 5 loss. Williams logged 84 percent of the defensive snaps and was complimented by the coaches after the game for stepping it up as well as for his athleticism. There's going to be a drop-off from Milano to anyone else the Bills might choose to replace him, but how narrow that gap is could determine how much a legit Super Bowl contender the Bills end up being. For now, consider Williams a starter in a young linebackers unit, while the style of defense the team plays gives him some IPD potential.
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Bills' Dorian Williams: Strong preseason debut
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Williams led the Bills with seven total tackles (six solo) in Saturday's preseason win over Indianapolis.
The third-round rookie is no longer in the running for the open starting middle linebacker spot, but he has a chance to earn a meaningful role on the outside. Stud defender Matt Milano will man one of those spots on a full-time basis, but there's a role for Williams, even if it's as part of a rotation on the other side. Expect him to see a decent amount of action in the team's last two preseason games.
