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Cowboys Hit with Another Setback as Star Pass-Rusher Faces Shocking Suspension

Benjamin Sue October 28, 2024

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Sam Williams #54 of the Dallas Cowboys

Sam Williams #54 of the Dallas Cowboys

Sam Williams #54 of the Dallas Cowboys
Sam Williams #54 of the Dallas Cowboys

For Dallas Cowboys fans, news that defensive end Sam Williams was suspended for three games without pay on Monday might feel like a double blow. The NFL announced Williams’ suspension for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy, effective before Week 8, with the 24-year-old now ineligible to return until after the Cowboys’ Week 10 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on November 11. The timing, coming on the heels of Dallas’ narrow 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, underscores the Cowboys’ need for reinforcements as they sit at a challenging 3-4. But Williams, an emerging presence on the defensive line, is off the table—not due to the suspension alone but because of a season-ending knee injury sustained during training camp.

Williams’ career with the Cowboys has been marred by off-field troubles, raising questions about the team’s pre-draft evaluation process. Selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the talented defensive end showed flashes of potential but has consistently battled behavioral concerns. In August 2023, he was arrested in Frisco on charges related to controlled substances and possession of a firearm, incidents likely contributing to his current suspension.

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This latest incident adds to a series of missteps in his young career. Toward the end of his rookie season, Williams missed a game after being involved in a car accident, an incident that led to a reckless driving citation and various inconsistent accounts of the crash from Williams. His history even dates back to college, where he was once accused, though later cleared, of misconduct during his time at Ole Miss.

Dallas will feel the absence of Williams on the field as they face some of their most pivotal games in coming weeks. For now, his suspension further complicates what has been a challenging season for the Cowboys’ defense and adds another layer to the question of whether Williams can move forward without more issues.

With their playoff hopes already under pressure, the Cowboys are left to lean heavily on their remaining defensive front as they navigate this series of obstacles—both on and off the field.

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