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Williams

A 2011 seventh-round pick of the Rams, Williams appeared in two games for St. Louis and five games for the Bears last season. He’s a practice squad candidate.

It’s bad when you can’t stick on the league’s No. 31 defense. Williams, a seventh-round pick this season, was active for two games this season as a special teamer.

The seventh-round pick was waived on Wednesday after being active just twice through St. Louis’ first six games. If he gets on the field for the Bears, it should be on special teams.

Williams was originally a seventh-round pick of the Rams in 2011 before making a brief stop with the Bears in between. Washington was a 2012 draft pick of the Eagles. Nsekhe was claimed off waivers from the Colts in September and appeared in two games with the Rams this season. All eight players will be fighting for roster spots in the offseason and training camp.

A 2011 seventh-round pick, Williams has made just seven career appearances, zero of which came in 2012. The fact that he couldn’t even make it to final cuts bodes poorly for his future.

A 2011 seventh-rounder, Williams was out of the league the past two seasons. A fifth-round pick in 2010, DeGeare’s career was wrecked by concussions. Lewis appeared in three games for the Redskins last year, but failed to catch a pass.

We use the term “reserve” weak-side ‘backer lightly, though, because it’s one of St. Louis’ weak spots and will be an open competition in camp. Williams, a Defensive Player of the Year in D-IAA last year, ran 4.58 and 4.60 at 6-foot-2, 228 pounds during his April 4 Pro Day. He’ll have to bulk up, but certainly has athleticism and was dominant as a small-schooler.

A four-year starter, three-year All-Conference selection, and the 2010 Southland Conference Player of the Year, Williams is fluid athlete and a highly productive run defender. There’s some potential here as a weak-side linebacker in the Rams’ 4-3 scheme if the 6'2" Williams can maintain speed while adding bulk to his 220-pound frame.