Steelers Sign RB Karlos Williams To Practice Squad

[antdrewjosh]

BY DAVE BRYAN OCTOBER 12, 2016 AT 09:10 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers filled the open spot they had on their practice squad Wednesday morning by signing running back Karlos Williams, the brother of linebacker Vince Williams.

Karlos had reportedly worked out for the Steelers a short time ago and he had been suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse this past July.

Karlos Williams, who was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills out of Florida State, played in 11 games last season and gained 517 yards on 93 carries and scored seven rushing touchdowns in addition to two receiving touchdowns.

Karlos Williams began training camp with the Bills on the their active/non-football illness list after he reported to minicamp in June out of shape. It was reported that his weight went as high as 261 pounds during the offseason. The running back attributed his weight gain to his pregnant fiancée’s food cravings.

The Bills had waived Karlos Williams prior to the start of the regular season.

 

[Spike]

It was reported that his weight went as high as 261 pounds during the offseason. The running back attributed his weight gain to his pregnant fiancée’s food cravings.


I'd blame the munchies

 

[FordFairLane]

So if he had a 4 game suspension does that mean if we call him up he is suspended for four games?

 

[madinsomniac]

Obviously he is the projected sacrificial lamb to the leagues substance abuse program next year... an offering to keep Bell or Bryant off of it perhaps? or at least to keep them company.....

 

[Steelerfan81]

So if he had a 4 game suspension does that mean if we call him up he is suspended for four games?

No he already served his four game suspension. Even though he isn't on a roster. Just like Manziel served his and was eligible to return last week.

 

[Hines57]

De'Angelo has a knee injury. I'd suspect we may see Williams pulled up if DWill can't play. Getting real tight with roster spots and injuries right now too. The bye week coming up better get some folks healthy

 

[Litos]

he made me some points in fantasy football

 

[Drink IRON City]

Definitely need the bye week to heal"............


Salute the nation

 

[steelerscotty]

So K. Williams, M. Bryant and L. Bell walk into a ganja dispensary . . .

 

[slashsteel]

Steelers add Karlos Williams to the PS

http://www.steelersgab.com/2016/10/12/steelers-add-depth-practice-former-bills-rb-karlos-williams/


solid move

 

[slashsteel]

oops was it already posted?

my error...glad the suspension question was cleared up.... bet they would have thought twice if that was still hanging over him.

 

[Stryker]

Hopefully his brother Vince will keep him in line!

 

[Fiji Mariner]

After 1 practice the pedigree word being thrown out? Mr. Touissant you better step your play up because someone will be looking to snag him off our ps when the injuries hit them. Fitz days may be numbered.