Chad Williams (wide receiver)
Chad Williams is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Breakers and Arlington Renegades.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals selected Williams in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He was the 12th wide receiver drafted in 2017. On May 18, 2017, the Cardinals signed Williams to a four-year, $3.17 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $706,288. On September 17, 2017, in Week 2, he had his first career receptions, a 15-yard pass from quarterback Carson Palmer, in the 16–13 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts.In Week 4 of the 2018 season, Williams scored his first professional touchdown on a 22-yard reception from Josh Rosen in the 20–17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the season with 17 receptions for 171 yards and one touchdown.
On August 31, 2019, Williams was waived by the Cardinals.
Indianapolis Colts
On September 2, 2019, Williams was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts. He was promoted to the active roster on December 3, 2019.Williams was waived with an injury designated by the Colts on August 24, 2020, and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day. He was waived with an injury settlement on September 2, 2020.